Electronics Test 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 around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.

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

Designs computer technology, instrumentation, communications devices, semiconductor devices, solid state devices and other electronic systems using an understanding of circuit theory and electrical or electronic engineering. Designs test systems for components and devices designed using electronic engineering techniques Collaborates with line engineers in other disciplines either on product design or manufacturing of electronic components.

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

Silvus is seeking an Electronics Test Engineer reporting to the Team Lead, Electronics Design on the Hardware Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will actively participate in all aspects of the testing of digital hardware for Silvus' Stream Caster MANET product line. This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies' headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

• Using electronics test equipment to evaluate system performance, evaluate compliance compatibility and troubleshoot operation issues.
• Carry out hardware test execution and generate status and test reports.
• Define verification matrix and internal specifications of performance.
• Review test result data to ensure that actual performance meets expected requirements.
• Review and recommend improvements to existing test strategies.
• Recommend new test techniques and technologies to ensure system performance.
• Design test fixtures and calibrate test equipment.
• Understand proper use and handling of sensitive circuits and equipment.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Travel Requirement - Rare local travel, as required by Silvus (i.e. Irvine office).

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant hardware test experience.
• Hands-on experience using test equipment such as bench top power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, thermal chambers.
• Experience with digital interfaces such as RS-232, USB 2.0, 1000
  
  BASE-T Ethernet.
• Experience validating power supply sequencing, efficiency, and ripple for DC/DC converters, LDOs and PMICs.
• 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.