Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

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  battle‑proven Stream Caster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN‑MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies worldwide. Silvus is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days onsite per week: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).

Location:

Silvus HQ, West Los Angeles, CA.

• Develop innovative, manufacturable packaging designs for new products, creating detailed CAD drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Participate in product failure root‑cause analysis and implement design improvements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production assembly and quality assurance teams.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and failure analysis of electromechanical assemblies.
• Define and execute comprehensive First Article Acceptance Test Plans (FAAT) and Design Verification Tests (DVT) for new hardware.
• Define manufacturing processes (DFM/DFA) and provide ongoing production support.
• Design peripheral components and accessories, focusing on usability and durability to meet project specifications and standards.
• Design, analyze, and test product thermal management systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Consistently improve product quality by adopting the most up‑to‑date technologies.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electromechanical packaging design, including rugged, waterproof electronic products.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
• Experience designing products with DoD MIL‑STD requirements (e.g., MIL‑STD‑810G, MIL‑STD‑461).
• Knowledge of product design for harsh environments, including material selection for maritime applications.
• Proficiency in Solid Works (preferred) or equivalent CAD tools, with the ability to generate and interpret 2D and 3D drawings.
• Proficiency in fundamentals of electrical engineering and the ability to incorporate wiring and harness design.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to federal contracts.
• All employment contingent upon successful background check and drug test clearance.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Prototyping experience (3D printing, CNC machining) to accelerate design validation.
• Familiarity and experience with FEA modeling and thermal analysis using simulation tools.
• Self‑driven and motivated with the ability to get work done.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality designs.

Office environment. Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.

Physical tasks include lifting equipment up to 20 lbs for demonstrations, bending, reaching, kneeling or squatting, and walking/moving in the labs.

$120,000 – $180,000 annually.

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave

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