Associate Research & Development Test Engineer

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking an Associate Research & Development Test Engineer who will report to the R&D Director, Integration and Test. 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.

This position is 100% onsite Monday through Friday and the location for this role is Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of West Los Angeles, CA .

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

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.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of experience in electronics work environment, or Associate degree with 1 year of experience, or 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.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 do the following :

Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.

Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when receiving incoming part shipments.

Walking / Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION : $70,000 - $85,000 / annually

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

High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of experience in electronics work environment, or Associate degree with 1 year of experience, or 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.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

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.

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