Business Development Engineer, US Army
About The Position
Silvus Technologies, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is seeking a Business Development Engineer, US Army to join the Applications Engineering team. This role is designed for early- to mid-career candidates who can connect technical radio frequency capabilities with Army requirements and emerging trends. The position involves supporting US Army acquisition stakeholders by demonstrating the technical capabilities, interoperability, and field-readiness of Silvus's StreamCaster MANET radio portfolio. The role requires up to 50% travel for field tests, customer meetings, and demonstrations, with a remote working option available depending on location.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related C5ISR field with 2–5 years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering, technical business development, or defense technology roles; OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant technical or defense experience.
- Exposure to or working knowledge of Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), IP-based routing protocols, or tactical communication systems.
- Basic familiarity with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
- Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of US Army tactical procurement pathways, network modernization priorities outlined by Army Futures Command, or unmanned systems (UGV/UAV).
- Practical experience with TCP/IP networking, Linux environments, or scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++) for test automation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain technical concepts effectively.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote team setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist in analyzing US Army operational priorities and mapping field requirements to tactical radio solutions.
- Support technical planning, network configuration, and live-on-the-air execution of field trials, modernizations, and user evaluations.
- Collaborate with the Applications Engineering team to leverage continuous testing and competitive benchmarking data to verify solution architectures.
- Maintain alignment with the Business Development team to support their technical needs and strategic priorities.
- Assist in building and presenting technical demonstrations tailored to tactical edge networking needs.
- Contribute technical input and review support for RFI/RFP proposal responses.
- Perform market research to identify potential integrations with industry partners and test end-to-end network architectures.
- Assist Business Development in engaging with technical stakeholders across Army program offices, S&T leads, Army Futures Command, and research centers.
- Serve as an internal voice for the Soldier by gathering field feedback and operational requirements, translating them into product roadmap inputs, and tracking engineering progress.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
