Senior Electronics Quality Technician

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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Silvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies. 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.

The company:
Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high altitude balloons.

Silvus Stream Caster radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense, to International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers.

Wouldn't you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of Keeping Our Heroes Connected?

Silvus rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a fulfilling experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.

The Senior Electronics Quality Technician I reports to the Quality Supervisor on the Operations - Quality Control team. The successful individual in this role will support Stream Caster MANET product development and manufacturing. This position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies  HQ in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles.

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.

• Basic manufacturing failure troubleshooting, understanding of electronic schematics, repair, and root cause analysis.
• Initial diagnosis testing and basic repair of customer-returned units (RMA).
• Soldering and the use of common soldering equipment and standards.
• Engineering/Research and Development electromechanical support: building custom cables, electronics assemblies, and test fixtures.
• Production test station support: equipment maintenance, repair, and upgrade.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an electronics work environment. An Associate s or Bachelor s degree and a combination of experience will also be considered.
• Proficient experience in hand soldering fine pitch lead SMT components.
• General mechanical skills required - dis/reassemble mechanical sub-assemblies to specifications.
• Experience using a multi-meter to measure multiple electrical properties (i.e., voltage, resistance, etc.).
• Exposure to the use of hand irons and hot air rework stations.
• General PC skills in a Windows environment.
• NOTE - 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.

• Experience with radio frequency test equipment (spectrum analyzers and signal generators).
• Familiarity with sensitive electronics components and low-voltage PCB assemblies.
• Certified IPC Specialist (CIS).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering schematics for signal tracing/troubleshooting.
• Exposure to or experience with Linux open-source operating system.
• Proven experience working in a small, fast-paced research and development environment.
• Experience in a leadership role is a plus.

• Occasional exposure to heat and cold.
• 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…