Senior System Test & Automation Engineer

Senior System Test & Automation Engineer

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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 OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a full‑time Senior System Test & Automation Engineer who will report to the R&D Director, Implementation on the Research and Development team. The successful individual in this role will collaborate with R&D teams to understand performance requirements, establish production tests and performance thresholds, and design and implement efficient and streamlined automated test setup and programs for wireless communication systems in a manufacturing environment.

The Senior System Test & Automation Engineer position will be based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles
, CA and is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday.

• Design and test complete solutions using Silvus hardware and software products that solve unique technical problems and provide full coverage of wireless communication system feature sets.
• Design and implement logging and log analysis tools to capture performance of both the systems under test and the test infrastructure itself.
• Help define new products and features to fill gaps and perform product evaluations and field tests and trials for new product features and accessories.
• Work closely with the software development team to augment production test systems to support rollout of new features and product configurations.
• Perform manufacturing failure troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production failures escalated to engineering.
• Test and harden existing features through firmware and hardware changes in realistic applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in embedded firmware development and testing, scripting, embedded Linux, C/C++, and python; OR a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience including embedded firmware development and testing, scripting, embedded Linux, C/C++, and python with an advanced degree.
• Demonstrated experience in wireless/networking or an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with lab instruments such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• 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.

• Proven experience with wireless and radio communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation principles, and digital communication technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with TCP/IP networking.
• Excellent organizational skills, attentiveness to details, and ability to multi‑task and quickly switch gears.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively communicate internally and with customers.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively interact with cross‑functional…