Senior Electronics Technician III

Motorola Solutions•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$42 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

THE COMPANY Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high altitude balloons. Silvus StreamCaster ™ radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense, to International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers. Wouldn’t you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”? Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a fulfilling experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career. THE OPPORTUNITY The Senior Electronics Quality Technician III reports to the Quality Supervisor on the Operations - Quality Control team. The successful individual in this role will support StreamCaster™ MANET product development and manufacturing. This position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 10 years of experience in an electronics work environment. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and a combination of experience will also be considered.
Master-level soldering and rework ability across SMT, fine-pitch, through-hole, and BGA components.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering schematics, wiring diagrams, and Gerber files.
Deep understanding of root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
Strong documentation skills, including failure reports and quality alerts.
Experience with IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, and IPC-7711/7721 standards.
Advanced knowledge of multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
NOTE - 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.

Nice To Haves

Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) status in soldering or inspection standards.
Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, medical).
Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other formal QMS frameworks.
Direct experience supporting MRB activities and quality system audits.
Exposure to Six Sigma or lean manufacturing tools is a plus.
Proficiency with Linux-based systems and radio frequency test automation is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead technical authority on complex non-conformances, high-priority RMAs, and systemic product quality issues.
Execute in-depth root cause investigations and support the implementation of long-term corrective actions in partnership with Engineering and Quality Engineering.
Develop and refine quality inspection protocols, standard work instructions, and rework procedures.
Lead advanced diagnostics of electronics failures to the component or circuit level, with formal documentation of findings.
Perform precision-level rework of high-complexity boards, including BGA and dense RF assemblies, under IPC-7711/7721 standards.
Coordinate containment, disposition, and rework actions for high-risk or repeat quality issues.
Interface with suppliers or customers during audits, technical reviews, and product quality escalations.
Provide hands-on mentorship and peer review support to all levels of Quality and RMA technicians.
Participate in process validation, fixture qualification, and design-for-inspection initiatives.