Senior Electronics Quality Technician 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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. 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 other unmanned systems manufacturers.

Wouldn’t 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 fulfilling experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Electronics Quality Technician I reports to the Quality Supervisor on the Operations - Quality Control team.  The successful individual in this role will support StreamCaster™ MANET product development and manufacturing. 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 

• Basic manufacturing failure troubleshooting, understanding of electronic schematics, repair, and root cause analysis.

• Initial diagnosis testing and basic repair of customer-returned units (RMA).

• Soldering and the use of common soldering equipment and standards.

• Engineering/Research and Development electromechanical support: building custom cables, electronics assemblies, and test fixtures.

• Production test station support: equipment maintenance, repair, and upgrade.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an electronics work environment. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and a combination of experience will also be considered.

• Proficient experience in hand soldering fine pitch lead SMT components.

• General mechanical skills required – dis/reassemble mechanical sub-assemblies to specifications.

• Experience using a multi-meter to measure multiple electrical properties (i.e., voltage, resistance, etc.).

• Exposure to the use of hand irons and hot air rework stations.

• General PC skills in a Windows environment.

• 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 and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Experience with radio frequency test equipment (spectrum analyzers and signal generators).

• Familiarity with sensitive electronics components and low-voltage PCB assemblies.

• Certified IPC Specialist (CIS).

• Ability to read and interpret engineering schematics for signal tracing/troubleshooting. 

• Exposure to or experience with Linux open-source operating system.

• Proven experience working in a small, fast-paced research and development environment.

• Experience in a leadership role is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Occasional exposure to heat and cold.

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

  • Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.

  • Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when receiving incoming part shipments.

  • Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION: $35.20 - $37.40 / hourly

This salary range is NOT guaranteed. It is based on market research and peer data and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an electronics work environment. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and a combination of experience will also be considered.

• 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 and drug test.

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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