Associate Research and Development (R&D) Test Engineer

About the role

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is seeking an Associate Research and Development (R&D) Test Engineer. This position will be a part of the R&D team that develops testing infrastructure and performs comprehensive testing, vetting, and demonstration of Silvus' MANET radios and other wireless products and technologies under development.

Responsibilities

• Wireless communication system test operation, implementation, and maintenance.
• Aid in the maintenance, design, and implementation of testing software for automated testing and logging.
• Work closely with the R&D and Engineering teams to understand performance requirements and expected system behaviors, validate, and assist in troubleshooting and qualification of new designs.
• Conduct lab testing using wireless channel emulators and other instruments.
• Conduct field testing to qualify system performance in a practical environment.
• Perform other related duties, of which the above are representative.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of experience in electronics work environment; OR an Associate degree with 1 year of experience; OR a Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited university or college.
• Familiarity and experience working with testing embedded systems.
• Exposure to the use of radio frequency instruments such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and channel emulators.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programming using C/C++, Python, or MATLAB.
• Exposure to networked testing systems.
• Experience in testing embedded radio communication systems.
• General understanding of working in both Windows and Linux operations.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience in programming using C/C++, Python, or MATLAB.
• Exposure to networked testing systems.
• Experience in testing embedded radio communication systems.
• General understanding of working in both Windows and Linux operations.

Benefits

• $72,000 - $85,000 / 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.
• Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Compensation is competitive and consistent with market rates.
• Our U.S. Benefits Include:
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and consistent with market rates.

Travel Requirements

Occasional domestic travel away from the office, including overnight, to support experimentation and demonstration of cutting-edge technology under development.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Kneel or squat to access lower shelves.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.