Senior System Test and Automation 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. 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.
About the role
Silvus is seeking a Senior System Test and Automation Engineer to join the R&D team. The successful candidate will own the complete design and execution of full-coverage test procedures for novel wireless communication, sensing, and other solutions using Silvus hardware and software products. This position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in West Los Angeles.
Responsibilities
- Ownership of the complete design and execution of full-coverage test procedures for novel wireless communication, sensing, and other effects and solutions using Silvus hardware and software products.
- Work closely with R&D system engineers and Engineering teams to understand performance requirements, define test plans, implement test automation, perform troubleshooting, and qualify new designs.
- Collaborate with the software development team to augment test systems to support rollout of new features and product configurations.
- Design and implement logging and analysis tools to capture performance of both the systems under test and the test infrastructure itself.
- Oversee the usage, performance, and maintenance of laboratory test setups, including wireless environment emulation and test equipment.
- Test and harden existing features through firmware and hardware changes in a practical environment.
- Occasional domestic travel (10-25%) 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 10 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in system test and automation.
- Demonstrated experience in embedded firmware development, testing, scripting, C/C++, and Python.
- Proven experience with lab instruments such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and wireless environment emulation equipment.
- Proven experience with wireless and radio communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation principles, and digital communication technologies.
- 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 Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience with TCP/IP networking.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and customers.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate in a team environment.
Working Conditions
- Office environment in an indoor, air-conditioned facility.
- Physical requirements include:
- Lifting equipment up to 20 lbs. for set-up of demonstrations and testing.
- Bending, reaching, kneeling, or squatting to access shelves or equipment.
- Walking and moving within the labs.
Pay
$140,000 - $195,000 annually. Pay within this range varies based 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