Wireless Communication Systems Engineer

Wireless Communication Systems Engineer

Position at Motorola Solutions.

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.

Silvus is seeking a Wireless Communication Systems Engineer who will report to the R&D Director, Communications Systems on the Research & Development (R&D) team. The successful individual will participate in all phases of wireless technology projects including planning, design, implementation, prototyping, verification, and validation.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule; a minimum of three days onsite per week is expected (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).

• System design and requirement specification.
• Algorithmic development, simulation, implementation, and testing.
• System performance simulation, benchmarking, and testing.
• Fixed point modeling and FPGA design and verification support.
• Support FPGA and Software development teams for hardware/software implementation and troubleshooting.
• Lead a team of multi‑disciplinary engineers for product and feature development as needed.
• Set, track, and drive development schedules and tasks.
• Design and participate in lab and field testing and troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical materials and documentation.
• Participate in R&D business development and capture efforts as needed.
• Understand current products and technologies and brainstorm with other teams for future enhancements and strategies.
• Infrequent travel to support customer interactions or test and demonstration events.

• MS or Ph.D. degree in wireless communications, signal processing, electrical, computer, or systems engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems.
• Full lifecycle experience in wireless technology development—from design to field testing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of RF propagation and channel modeling.
• Comprehensive expertise in digital communication system components such as RF subsystems, synchronization, channel estimation, and channel coding.
• Extensive knowledge of signal‑processing algorithms, MIMO, OFDM, and related topics.
• Strong understanding of mitigating RF impairments such as AGC, phase noise, frequency/clock offset, etc.
• Experience with fixed‑point modeling, implementation, and verification.
• Expertise in MATLAB programming and simulation.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.
• Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a background check.

• Wireless mobile ad‑hoc networking, medium access, and routing algorithms.
• Cognitive radio in congested and contested spectrum and interference mitigation.
• RF sensing, signal detection, and classification.
• Technical writing and presentation.

California Pay Range $100,000 – $140,000 USD (pay range is not a guarantee and varies based on experience and qualifications).

Under 10%

Domestic

Experienced

Yes

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental…