Electronics Design Engineer

Electronics Design 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.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of "Keeping Our Heroes Connected"?

• Component selection, schematic capture and PCB design of multi-layer PCBs (4-12 layers).
• Wiring diagram creation for radio wiring harnesses
• Validate that new PCB and harness designs meet design requirements
• Follow best practices to achieve successful mixed signal PCB and harness design.
• Define PCB stack up, materials, and design rules to meet performance requirements and manufacturing feasibility.
• Perform hardware bring-up, test, and root cause analysis on the bench, using common lab equipment.
• Work with PCB Designers, Software, FPGA, and RF teams for system-level implementation.
• Ensure designs do not produce EMI and are well isolated in high EMI environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in multi-layer PCB design.
• Experience implementing digital communication peripherals at a hardware level, such as USB 2.0, Ethernet, I2C, and RS232.
• Experience designing power supply circuitry.
• Strong familiarity with test equipment such as DMM, bench top supply, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

• Experience with Altium Designer.
• Competency with simulation tools for high speed digital design and power supply design.
• Proven experience with Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs and the Vivado IDE.
• Experience with audio or video codecs.
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as FCC, CE Mark and MIL-STD-461.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or
  
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• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Problem-solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Office environment.
• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
• Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.
• Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
• Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
• Walking/Moving in the labs.

Compensation The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

CA Pay Range $100,000 - $130,000 USD

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.