Wireless Communication Systems Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid parental and family leave

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Silvus Technologies in West Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Wireless Communication Systems Engineer to join the R&D team on a hybrid schedule with three onsite days per week. You will design, simulate, and validate wireless systems, lead multi-disciplinary engineering efforts, and collaborate with FPGA and software groups to deliver next‑gen communications solutions.

The role requires at least a three‑year background in wireless system design, strong MATLAB skills, and experience with MIMO/OFDM, RF

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with at least three years in wireless system design.
• Experience with wireless protocols and modem architecture (PHY/MAC/high­er layers).
• Knowledge of RF propagation, channel modeling, and wireless channel characteristics.
• Strong digital communication and signal processing skills including MIMO, OFDM, synchronization and channel estimation.

Responsibilities

• Design system requirements and architectures for wireless products.
• Develop algorithms, run simulations, and characterize performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams when needed and manage schedules.
• Support FPGA and software teams in fixed‑point design and testing.
• Plan lab and field testing, document results, and contribute to business development.

Skills

MIMO

OFDM

MATLAB

RF propagation

Channel modeling

Digital communication

Signal processing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB (Tool)

Fixed-point modeling

Job description

Company Overview

Motorola Solutions believes that everything starts with our people. Through its global presence, it builds and connects technologies to help protect people, property, and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that is critical for safer communities, schools, hospitals, businesses, and nations.

About Silvus Technologies

Silvus Technologies is a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, 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 provide the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement, and public safety agencies around the world.

Opportunity

We are seeking a Wireless Communication Systems Engineer to join our R&D team. The role reports to the R&D Director, Communications Systems and will participate in all phases of wireless technology projects including planning, design, implementation, prototyping, verification, and validation. The position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA, on a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three onsite days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays).

Role and Responsibilities

• System design and requirement specification.
• Algorithmic development, simulation, and characterization.
• System performance simulation, benchmarking, and testing.
• Supporting FPGA and Software development teams through fixed‑point design, implementation, and test.
• Leading a team of multidisciplinary engineers for product and feature development as needed.
• Setting, tracking, and driving development schedules and tasks.
• Planning and participation in laboratory and field testing and troubleshooting.
• Technical material preparation and documentation.
• Participation in R&D business development and capture efforts as needed.
• Understanding current products and technologies and participation in discussion and planning for future enhancements and strategies.
• Infrequent travel to support customer interactions or test and demonstration events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a minimum of three years of experience in the design and development of wireless communication systems; or a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with wireless communication protocols and modem architecture, including PHY, MAC, and higher‑layer interactions.
• Working knowledge of RF propagation, channel modeling, and wireless channel characteristics.
• Solid understanding of digital communication and signal processing techniques, including MIMO, OFDM, synchronization, channel estimation, equalization, and related algorithms.
• Understanding of RF impairments and their impact on wireless communication systems, including AGC, phase noise, frequency and clock offset, IQ imbalance, and compensation techniques.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for algorithm development, modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Wireless mobile ad‑hoc networking, medium access, and routing algorithms.
• Participation in the complete wireless technology development cycle: from design to field testing.
• Comprehensive expertise in all parts of digital communication systems such as RF subsystems, synchronizations, channel estimation, channel coding, etc.
• Cognitive radio congested and contested spectrum and interference mitigation.
• Experience with fixed‑point modeling, implementation, and verification.
• RF sensing, signal detection, and classification.
• Technical writing and presentation.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Office environment with occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens during field tests or demonstrations. Required duties include lifting equipment up to 20 lbs., bending, reaching, kneeling or squatting to access shelves, and walking/moving in labs.

Compensation

$100,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Travel Requirements

Under 10% travel. Relocation assistance available.

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid parental and family leave
• Other benefits not listed here

EEO Statement

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.