Title: Senior Product Engineer (Product Solutions) Location: Los Angeles, CA THE COMPANY 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. With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data. Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc. 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 a Senior Product Engineer who will report to the Director of Product Solutions. This role oversees the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring designs are innovative, functional, and meet customer and business needs. Key responsibilities include generating product requirements, designing and developing products, conducting prototype testing, providing product integration and testing support, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and leading technical projects. The successful person in this role will use expertise to solve complex technical challenges, improve product performance, and drive continuous improvement throughout the product's life. The Senior Product Engineer 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 - Lead the design, development, and testing of new products, iterating the development with design engineers (EE, mechanical, and software) as well as product managers. - Component selection, schematic capture, and PCB design of electrical systems based on an FPGA SoC with associated memory devices, transceivers, communication peripherals, and power management circuitry. - 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. - Evaluate to determine risk assessments and mitigation paths (technical, schedule, and resources) across the design team, during the design process. - Coordinate resources, identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the product development lifecycle, including design for manufacturing, build cost viability/analysis, transitioning from engineering into pre-production and production (BOMs, drawing updates, configuration management, test plans, etc.) - Plan, organize, and conduct product and system integration, testing, and validation, including support/conduct thermal testing/analysis, mechanical/electrical fit checks, FAAT, and related testing. - Ensure product designs and implementation meet MIL-STD environmental, EMI, EEE, and human factors (e.g., MIL-STD-810, -461, -464, and -1472) specifications as appropriate by formulating test plans and outsourcing. - Provide technical direction and mentor junior team members, as appropriate. - Perform other related duties of which the above are representative. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field. - At least 6 years of extensive experience in mixed signal circuit design involving audio, SoCs, and Xilinx FPGAs, with demonstrated experience with complex mixed signal PCB design and HDI routing. - Experience implementing digital communication peripherals at a hardware level, such as USB 3.0, 10Gb Ethernet, and RS232. - Strong familiarity with test equipment such as DMM, bench top supply, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and spectrum analyzer. - Deep knowledge of product design principles, prototyping, and product testing (design verification and acceptance testing). - Familiarity with, and experience in, MIL-STD requirements and compliance testing. - Strong ability to analyze data, perform root cause analysis, and make informed decisions. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with various teams and stakeholders. - Strong skills in managing project timelines, coordinating resources, and leading teams to achieve product goals. - 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. - Experience with Altium Designer, Python, and/or C. - Highly proficient in MS Office and Google Suite (Gmail/Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Demonstrated critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving capabilities. - Strong verbal and written communication skills WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Office environment. - Outdoor environment for field testing and customer 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: - Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing. - Walking/Moving in the labs. COMPENSATION 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. CA Pay Range $130,000 - $160,000 USD 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. 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.