<div>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, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc., is part of the MSI ecosystem of safety and security technologies.
Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCJ-amP0GLc">Keeping Our Heroes Connected</a>”?</div>THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus is seeking a Senior 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&amp;D projects with an emphasis on Electronics Hardware/PCBA design.
This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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<li>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.</li>
<li>Design high fidelity mixed signal audio circuitry with excellent noise immunity.</li>
<li>Follow good design practices to achieve successful mixed signal PCB design.</li>
<li>Define PCB stack up, materials, and design rules to meet performance requirements and manufacturing feasibility.</li>
<li>Perform hardware bring-up, test, and root cause analysis on the bench, using common lab equipment.</li>
<li>Work with PCB Designers, Software, FPGA, and RF teams for system-level implementation.</li>
<li>Ensure designs do not produce EMI and are well isolated in high EMI environments.</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.</li>
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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<li>Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.</li>
<li>Minimum six (6) years of experience in mixed signal circuit design involving audio and SoCs.</li>
<li>Demonstrated expertise with complex mixed signal PCB design and HDI routing.</li>
<li>Experienced with audio codecs and audio power amplifiers.</li>
<li>Experience implementing digital communication peripherals at a hardware level, such as USB 3.0, 10Gb Ethernet, I2C, and RS232.</li>
<li>Experience designing power supply trees to achieve high efficiency and low noise implementations.</li>
<li>Strong familiarity with test equipment such as DMM, bench top supply, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer.</li>
<li>Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.</li>
<li>All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.</li>
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PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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<li>Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.</li>
<li>Competency with simulation tools for high speed digital design and power supply design.</li>
<li>Proven experience with Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs and the Vivado IDE.</li>
<li>Experience with video codecs.</li>
<li>Experience with Altium Designer.</li>
<li>Knowledge of compliance standards such as FCC, CE Mark and MIL-STD-461.</li>
<li>Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or C.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.</li>
<li>Problem-solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning, and critical thinking skills.</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li>
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WORKING CONDITIONS &amp; PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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<li>Office environment.</li>
<li>Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.</li>
<li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
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<li>Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.</li>
<li>Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.</li>
<li>Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.</li>
<li>Walking/Moving in the labs.</li>
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</ul><div><div><div>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.</div><div>CA Pay Range</div><div>$120,000—$180,000 USD</div></div></div><div>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).&nbsp; Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&amp;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.
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
Silvus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
*Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.</div>