Quality Engineer I

Motorola Solutions•Los Angeles, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Silvus Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is seeking a Quality Engineer I for its Quality team. Reporting to the Director of Quality, this role provides engineering-level support to ensure product quality across the development, manufacturing, and fielded systems for StreamCaster MANET products. The work includes root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards. The position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in West Los Angeles, California. Duties may be assigned or reassigned at management’s discretion. The role includes office and outdoor work for demonstrations, with occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens during field testing or demonstrations. The employee must be able to lift equipment weighing up to 10 pounds and walk or move around laboratories. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline and at least two years of professional experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or a related engineering role. Candidates must be U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) and must hold an active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or be able to obtain one within 15 months of hire. Employment is contingent on successfully clearing a background check and drug test. The annual compensation range is $82,000–$93,000, with the actual offer dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. No travel or relocation is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
At least 2 years of professional experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or a related engineering role.
Demonstrated experience using inspection tools such as multimeters, calipers, micrometers, and microscopes.
Hands-on experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Strong knowledge of schematics and technical documentation, particularly PCBs and PWAs.
Proficiency in MS Office; experience with quality management software is a plus.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
Must successfully clear a background check and drug test.
Ability to lift equipment up to 10 pounds and walk or move around laboratories.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to AS9100, ISO 9001, or other regulated quality systems.
Experience with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FMEA.
Familiarity with soldering, PCB manufacturing, or RF systems.
IPC Certification.
Experience with quality management software.

Responsibilities

Conduct acceptance testing and validation on first-article PCBs, assemblies, and components in a Linux-based environment.
Support and refine test plans, test-station design, and qualification procedures for long-term reliability.
Lead failure-analysis investigations to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Collaborate with engineering to establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards for components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
Drive continuous-improvement projects targeting yield enhancement, defect reduction, and process efficiency.
Review and interpret engineering documentation, including blueprints, drawings, and schematics, to ensure alignment with quality standards.
Prepare and review inspection reports, first-article documentation, and related records for completeness and accuracy.
Interface with operations leadership to maintain and improve Quality Assurance and Quality Control documentation.
Partner with design engineering to implement design-for-manufacturability and design-for-reliability feedback loops.
Train and mentor junior quality staff on inspection techniques, documentation practices, and root cause analysis.
Perform other related duties representative of the role.