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Department OverviewSilvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies.
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.
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus is seeking a Wireless Communication Systems Engineer who will report to the R&D Director, Communications Systems on the Research & Development (R&D) team. The successful individual in this role will participate in all phases of wireless technology projects including planning, design, implementation, prototyping, verification, and validation.
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
System design and requirement specification.
Algorithmic development, simulation, implementation, and testing.
System performance simulation, benchmarking, and testing.
Fixed point modeling and FPGA design and verification support.
Support FPGA and Software development teams for hardware/software implementation and troubleshooting.
Lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers for product and feature development as needed.
Setting, tracking, and driving development schedules and tasks.
Design and participate in lab and field testing and troubleshooting.
Technical material preparation and documentation.
Participate in R&D business development and capture efforts as needed.
Understand current products and technologies and brainstorm with other teams for future enhancements and strategies.
Infrequent travel to support customer interactions or test and demonstration events.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
MS. degree or Ph.D. degree in the field of wireless communications and signal processing, electrical engineering, computer engineering, systems engineering, or relevant engineering fields.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems.
Participation in the complete wireless technology development cycle: from design to field testing.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in RF propagation and channel modeling.
Comprehensive expertise in all parts of digital communication systems such as RF subsystems, synchronizations, channel estimation, channel coding, etc.
Extensive knowledge and expertise in signal processing algorithms, MIMO, OFDM, etc.
Strong understanding of modeling and mitigating RF impairments to signals such as AGC, phase noise, frequency/clock offset, etc.
Experience with fixed point modeling, implementation, and verification.
Expert in MATLAB programming and simulation.
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.
Cognitive radio congested and contested spectrum and interference mitigation.
RF sensing, signal detection, and classification, etc.
Technical writing and presentation.
COMPENSATION
CA Pay Range $100,000 - $140,000 USD
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.
Basic Requirements
MS. degree or Ph.D. degree in the field of wireless communications and signal processing, electrical engineering, computer engineering, systems engineering, or relevant engineering fields.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems.
Participation in the complete wireless technology development cycle: from design to field testing.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in RF propagation and channel modeling.
Comprehensive expertise in all parts of digital communication systems such as RF subsystems, synchronizations, channel estimation, channel coding, etc.
Extensive knowledge and expertise in signal processing algorithms, MIMO, OFDM, etc.
Strong understanding of modeling and mitigating RF impairments to signals such as AGC, phase noise, frequency/clock offset, etc.
Experience with fixed point modeling, implementation, and verification.
Expert in MATLAB programming and simulation.
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
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.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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