Principal R&D Engineer

Company Overview

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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.

We’re seeking a Principal Research & Development (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 eligible for 100% remote work depending on location.

Lead cutting‑edge R&D projects for state‑of‑the‑art wireless communication systems. At Silvus, you’ll take ideas from concept to deployment, ensuring our mission‑critical solutions meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

• Technical management of R&D projects and programs, including overall system design, requirement specification, scheduling, and hands‑on design, simulation and verification work.
• Oversee simulation, software, FPGA and testing efforts, and prepare customer‑facing technical material when required.
• Report to management as needed for strategic planning and assessment.
• Lead R&D business development and capture efforts, including white paper and proposal preparation, technology positioning and pitching future enhancements.
• Communicate with government and industry via telephone, email and in‑person meetings.
• Collaborate within the senior R&D team on larger projects, setting a comprehensive technology portfolio and pipeline.
• Supervise a team of engineers, assist in drafting job descriptions, and screen and interview candidates.
• Occasional travel to support customer interactions, test and demonstration events, or team meetings at Los Angeles, CA headquarters or other locations.
• Perform other related duties as representative of the role.

• M.S. 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.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated technical project leadership (e.g., principal investigator, technical program management).
• Participation in the complete technology development cycle from design to field testing.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
• All employment contingent upon successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

• Simulation and prototyping software: C/C++, MATLAB, Python, etc.
• Radio frequency propagation, channel modeling, digital communication.
• Wireless ad‑hoc mesh networking, medium access and routing algorithms.
• Signal processing algorithms, MIMO, OFDM, beam‑nulling, etc.
• Cognitive radio in congested and contested spectrum, interference…