Applications Engineer-I, Electronic Warfare

Motorola Solutions•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Silvus Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is seeking an entry-level Applications Engineer-I, Electronic Warfare, reporting to the Senior Applications Engineer on the Applications Engineering team. The role conducts technical activities in applications and solutions engineering, customer and sales support, and contributes to electronic warfare software and product development. The engineer helps define and test products and features, supports customers and sales staff, performs technical analysis and systems integration, and develops solutions to complex technical problems. The position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in West Los Angeles, California, on a hybrid schedule requiring at least three onsite days per week—Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday—with additional onsite work as needed. The role includes up to 25% travel, including domestic and international travel, and may involve an off-hour on-call support rotation as business needs require.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent degree in a relevant STEM field.
Proficiency using spectrum analyzers, multimeters, signal generators, and other radio-frequency and data-network test equipment.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, multitask, and interact effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with PC office applications and mobile devices.
Willingness to travel and work at customer sites.
Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
U.S. citizenship, due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
Successful completion of a background check and drug test is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with TCP/IP and networking.
Knowledge of and interest in Electronic Warfare (EW) or Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) concepts.
Experience operating and testing IP radios or modems.
Knowledge of wireless communication systems, radio-frequency signal propagation, and digital communication technologies.
Experience with electronic protection or support technologies.
Experience testing embedded radio communication systems.
Familiarity with Linux.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C/C++.

Responsibilities

Design and test complete solutions to solve unique technical problems.
Define products and features to address gaps in the electronic warfare portfolio, and conduct product evaluations and field trials for new features and accessories.
Collaborate with and provide feedback to R&D Engineers working on electronic warfare products.
Provide customer and sales-team support through troubleshooting, system integration engineering, product recommendations, and technical analysis by phone, online, and in person.
Participate in an off-hour on-call support rotation, on a voluntary or scheduled basis as business needs require, to address critical customer escalations.
Support requests individually and with Engineering teams through in-house work or field testing and validation.
Test and harden existing features through firmware and hardware changes in realistic applications.
Help the Sales Engineering team prepare demonstrations, training, and testing, and reproduce field bugs and issues related to electronic warfare products.
Create and maintain customer-facing materials, including manuals, guides, videos, and application notes.
Guide and assist the RMA and Loaner teams, including providing equipment recommendations and vetting customer requests.
Travel to provide in-person engineering support to customers and the sales team, including demonstrations, troubleshooting, system integration, and training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.