Technical Support Hardware Specialist

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Silvus Technologies is seeking a Technical Support Hardware Specialist to bridge design and production, ensuring the right components are available when needed. You will support engineering and manufacturing, manage BOM and documentation, and coordinate with suppliers to secure parts.

The role reports to the Director of Hardware Engineering Operations and is based onsite in West Los Angeles, CA. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in procurement within a manufacturing or engineering

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical administrative or procurement role within a manufacturing or engineering environment preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic components (resistors, ICs, PCBs) and mechanical hardware is highly preferred.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple tracking sheets and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with ERP/PLM software and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Knowledge of component lifecycle management and supply chain considerations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering teams with identification, selection, and procurement of electronic and mechanical components.
• Coordinate with vendors to source parts meeting technical requirements and timelines.
• Monitor component lifecycle events (End-of-Life, Product Change Notifications).
• Track changes to prevent supply chain disruptions.
• Organize documentation and ensure new parts meet quality and functional standards before production.
• Maintain accurate BOM records and manage technical documentation in PLM/ERP systems.
• Serve as primary contact for suppliers to request quotes, lead times, and datasheets.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Deadline management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/PLM software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.

With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data.

Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “ Keeping Our Heroes Connected ”?

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking aTechnical Support Hardware Specialist

to support our Engineering and Manufacturing teams. This role acts as a bridge between design and production, ensuring teams have the right components at the right time and managing the long-term health of our product builds. This position reports to the Director of Hardware Engineering Operations.

This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procurement & Selection Support: Assist Engineering teams with the identification, selection, and procurement of electronic and mechanical components. Coordinate with vendors to source parts that meet specific technical requirements and project timelines.
• Lifecycle Management: Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to monitor component lifecycle events (such as End-of-Life or Product Change Notifications). Proactively track changes to prevent supply chain disruptions.
• Drive the execution of component qualification plans: This includes organizing documentation, tracking testing progress, and ensuring that alternative or new parts meet all quality and functional standards before being integrated into production.
• Documentation & Data Entry: Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) records and manage technical documentation within our PLM/ERP systems.
• Vendor Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers to request quotes, lead times, and technical datasheets.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical administrative or procurement role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with electronic components (resistors, ICs, PCBs) and mechanical hardware is highly preferred
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple tracking sheets and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with ERP/PLM software and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Knowledge of component lifecycle management and supply chain considerations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience interpreting datasheets, mechanical drawings, and industry standards.
• Experience supporting NPI and manufacturing environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Effective communicator across cross-functional teams.
• Proactive in identifying risks and driving solutions.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
• Lift up to 20 lbs.
• Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
• Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
• Walking/Moving in the labs.

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This DOES NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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