Principal Research & Development (R&D) Engineer

Company Overview

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Department OverviewSilvus 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.
Job Description

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 a Principal Research & Development (R&D) Engineer who will report to the Vice President of Research & Development on the R&D team.  The successful individual in this role will oversee and participate in the planning, design, implementation, prototyping, and verification of wireless technology projects.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule.  A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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

• Technical management of Research and Development projects and programs to include:

  • Responsibility for overall system design and requirement specification.

  • Setting and tracking development schedules and tasks.

  • Participating in the hands-on design, simulation, and verification work.

  • Overseeing relevant simulation, software, FPGA, and testing efforts.

  • Customer-facing engagement and technical material preparation when needed.

  • Reporting to management, as required for strategic planning and assessment.

• Participate in Research and Development business development and capture efforts to include:

  • Whitepaper and proposal preparation.

  • Understand current technology and pitch future enhancements and strategies.

  • Communicate (telephone/email/in-person) engagement with government and industry.

• Work collaboratively within the senior Research and Development team on the following:

  • Executing larger, team-wide projects.

  • Setting a comprehensive team-wide technology portfolio and pipeline.

• Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of engineers to fulfill functions or project needs.

  • Participate in the drafting of job descriptions and screening/ interviewing engineering candidates.

• Travel Requirements - Infrequent travel to support customer interactions, test and demonstration events, or for team meetings at Los Angeles, CA headquarters or other locations.

• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related communication and/or engineering technology field (i.e., wireless communications, signal processing, networking, RF design, etc.).

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems.

• 5 years of demonstrated experience in technical project leadership (i.e., principal investigator, technical program management, etc.).

• Participation in the complete technology development cycle: design to field testing.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

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

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Simulation and prototyping software: C/C++, MATLAB, Python, etc.

• Radio frequency propagation, channel modeling, digital communication.

• Wireless ad-hoc mesh networking, medium access, and routing algorithms.

• Signal processing algorithms, MIMO, OFDM, beam-nulling, etc.

• Cognitive radio congested and contested spectrum, interference mitigation.

• Radio frequency sensing, signal detection, classification, etc.

• Technical writing, proposal preparation, and technical presentation.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.

• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

- Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.

- 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

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COMPENSATION: $180,000 - $250,000 / annually

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.

Basic Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related communication and/or engineering technology field (i.e., wireless communications, signal processing, networking, RF design, etc.).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems.
• 5 years of demonstrated experience in technical project leadership (i.e., principal investigator, technical program management, etc.).
• Participation in the complete technology development cycle: design to field testing.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

Travel Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedDomestic
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

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. 

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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