Research and Development (R&D) Test Engineer

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.

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in 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. Silvus Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc., is part of the MSI ecosystem of safety and security technologies.

About the role

Silvus is seeking a Research and Development (R&D) Test Engineer who will report to the R&D Director, Communications Systems. This position will be 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. This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Wireless communication system test operation, implementation, and maintenance.
• Assist 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.
• Occasional domestic travel away from the office, including overnight, to support experimentation and demonstration of cutting-edge technology under development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in embedded firmware development and testing, scripting, embedded Linux, C/C++, and Python; OR a minimum of 1 year of relevant industry experience including embedded firmware development and testing, scripting, embedded Linux, C/C++, and Python with an advanced degree.
• Demonstrated experience in wireless/networking or an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with lab instruments such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• 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 Skills

• 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 operating systems.

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Trade shows.
• Outdoor environment for demonstrations.
• 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:

• 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.

Pay

$85,000 - $130,000 annually. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• 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