Principal Research & Development; R&D Engineer

Company Overview

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications worldwide. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Principal Research & Development (R&D) Engineer – reports to the Vice President of Research & Development. The role involves planning, designing, implementing, prototyping, and verifying wireless technology projects. Position based at headquarters, West Los Angeles, CA, with a hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days onsite per week).

• Technical management of R&D projects and programs, including overall system design, requirement specification, schedule tracking, and hands‑on design, simulation, and verification work.
• Oversee simulation, software, FPGA, and testing efforts.
• Customer‑facing engagement and technical material preparation.
• Provide reports to management for strategic planning.
• Participate in R&D business development: white paper and proposal preparation, technology pitching, and engagement with government and industry.
• Collaborate on large team projects, set technology portfolio, and pipeline.
• Supervise a team of engineers, participate in job‑description drafting, and candidate screening/interviews.
• Travel as required for customer interactions and team meetings.
• Perform other related duties.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience in wireless system design and development.
• Minimum 5 years technical project leadership experience.
• Experience completing the technology development cycle from design to field testing.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Employment contingent upon background check and drug test clearance.

• Simulation and prototyping (C/C++, MATLAB, Python, etc.).
• Radio frequency propagation, channel modeling, digital communication.
• Wireless ad‑hoc mesh networking, medium access, routing algorithms.
• Signal processing algorithms (MIMO, OFDM, beam‑nulling).
• Congested and contested spectrum management, interference mitigation.
• RF sensing and signal classification.
• Technical writing, proposal preparation, and presentation.

• Office environment with occasional field tests.
• May involve lifting up to 20 lbs, bending, reaching, and occasional kneeling or squatting.

$180,000 – $250,000 annually, based on experience.

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays and generous PTO
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• Travel 10‑25% of time.
• Relocation support available.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.