Principal R&D Engineer

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 around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.

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 Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Silvus is seeking a Principal R&D Engineer who will report to the Vice President of Research & Development on the R&D team. The successful individual in this role will oversee and participate in the planning, design, implementation, prototyping, and verification of wireless technology projects.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of three days onsite per week is expected. On‑site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

• Technical management of Research and Development projects and programs, including:
  • Overall system design and requirement specification.
  • Setting and tracking development schedules and tasks.
  • Hands‑on design, simulation, and verification work.
  • Overseeing relevant simulation, software, FPGA, and testing efforts.
  • Customer‑facing engagement and technical material preparation when needed.
  • Reporting to management for strategic planning and assessment.
• Participate in Research and Development business development and capture efforts:
  • Whitepaper and proposal preparation.
  • Understanding current technology and pitching future enhancements and strategies.
  • Communicating (telephone/email/in‑person) engagement with government and industry.
• Work collaboratively within the senior R&D team on:
  • Executing larger, team‑wide projects.
  • Setting a comprehensive team‑wide technology portfolio and pipeline.
  • Performing other related duties as represented above.
• Supervise a team of engineers to fulfill functions or project needs.
• Participate in drafting job descriptions and screening/interviewing engineering candidates.
• Travel:
  Infrequent travel to support customer interactions or test and demonstration events.

• MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related communication and/or engineering technology field (e.g., wireless communications, signal processing, networking, RF design).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems.
• 5 years of demonstrated experience in technical project leadership.
• Participation in the complete technology development cycle: design to field testing.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a background check.

• Simulation and prototyping software: C/C++, MATLAB, Python, etc.
• Wireless ad‑hoc mesh networking, medium access, and routing algorithms.
• Signal processing algorithms, MIMO, OFDM, beam‑nulling, etc.
• Cognitive radio with congested and contested spectrum, interference mitigation.
• Technical writing, proposal preparation, and technical presentation.

• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
• Typical duties: lifting equipment up to 20 lbs, bending and reaching, kneeling or squatting, walking or moving in the labs.

Pay range (CA) is $180,000 – $250,000 USD. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate’s experience and qualifications.

As a U.S. federal contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that all candidates being considered…