Quality Engineer I

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission-critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high-altitude balloons.

Silvus StreamCaster™ radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense to International, Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys, and industry-leading drone, robot, and unmanned systems manufacturers.

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

Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a challenging experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a full-time Quality Engineer I who will report to the Director of Quality. The successful individual in this role will provide engineering-level support to ensure product quality across development, manufacturing, and fielded systems for StreamCaster MANET products. This role focuses on higher-level quality engineering activities including root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold company-wide quality standards.

This position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday at Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles.

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

• Conduct acceptance testing and validation on first article PCBs, assemblies, and components in a Linux-based environment.

• Support and refine test plans, test station design, and qualification procedures for long-term reliability.

• Lead failure analysis investigations to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions.

• Collaborate with engineering to establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards for components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.

• Drive continuous improvement projects targeting yield enhancement, defect reduction, and process efficiency.

• Review and interpret engineering documentation including blueprints, drawings, and schematics, ensuring alignment with quality standards.

• Prepare and review inspection reports, first article documentation, and associated records for completeness and accuracy.

• Interface with operations leadership to maintain and improve Quality Assurance and Quality Control documentation.

• Partner with design engineering to implement design-for-manufacturability and design-for-reliability feedback loops.

• Train and mentor junior quality staff on inspection techniques, documentation practices, and root cause analysis.

• As necessary, perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.

• 2+ years of professional experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering role.

• Demonstrated experience with inspection tools (e.g., multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, microscopes).

• Hands-on experience in a production/manufacturing environment.

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations for corrective/preventive actions.

• Strong knowledge of schematics and technical documentation, particularly PCBs and PWAs.

• Proficient in MS Office; experience with quality management software a plus.

• Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to collaborate across disciplines.

• NOTE - 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.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exposure to AS9100, ISO 9001, or other regulated quality systems.

• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA).

• Familiarity with soldering, PCB manufacturing, or RF systems.

• IPC Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS & 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:

  • Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.

  • Walking/Moving in the labs.

CA Pay Range: $82,000 - $93,000/ annually

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.

• 2+ years of professional experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or related engineering role.

• Demonstrated experience with inspection tools (e.g., multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, microscopes).

• Hands-on experience in a production/manufacturing environment.

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations for corrective/preventive actions.

• Strong knowledge of schematics and technical documentation, particularly PCBs and PWAs.

• Proficient in MS Office; experience with quality management software a plus.

• Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to collaborate across disciplines.

• NOTE - 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.

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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