Electronics Design Engineer

Company Overview 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. Department Overview 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 the 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 is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc. Job Description Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “ Keeping Our Heroes Connected ”? THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer who will report to the Team Lead, Electronics Design on the Hardware Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and other advanced R&D projects with an emphasis on Electronics Hardware/PCBA design. 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 Component selection, schematic capture and PCB design of multi-layer PCBs (4-12 layers). Wiring diagram creation for radio wiring harnesses Validate that new PCB and harness designs meet design requirements Follow best practices to achieve successful mixed signal PCB and harness design. Define PCB stack up, materials, and design rules to meet performance requirements and manufacturing feasibility. Perform hardware bring-up, test, and root cause analysis on the bench, using common lab equipment. Work with PCB Designers, Software, FPGA, and RF teams for system-level implementation. Ensure designs do not produce EMI and are well isolated in high EMI environments. Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field. Minimum two (2) years of experience in multi-layer PCB design. Experience implementing digital communication peripherals at a hardware level, such as USB 2.0, Ethernet, I2C, and RS232. Experience designing power supply circuitry. Strong familiarity with test equipment such as DMM, bench top supply, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer. 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 Altium Designer. Competency with simulation tools for high speed digital design and power supply design. Proven experience with Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs and the Vivado IDE. Experience with audio or video codecs. Knowledge of compliance standards such as FCC, CE Mark and MIL-STD-461. Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or C. Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. Problem-solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning, and critical thinking skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Office environment. 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 do the following: 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. Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves. Walking/Moving in the labs. COMPENSATION: $100,000 - $130,000 / annually #silvuscareers 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. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US. Basic Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field. Minimum two (2) years of experience in multi-layer PCB design. Experience implementing digital communication peripherals at a hardware level, such as USB 2.0, Ethernet, I2C, and RS232. 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. Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided Domestic Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes 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.