Senior R&D Systems Engineer - Networked Electronic Warfare

Motorola Solutions•California Southern, US Offsite, CA

4d•$140,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

Silvus Technologies, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior R&D Systems Engineer to join its Research & Development team. This role will lead the definition and development of next-generation Networked Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, bridging complex RF hardware, advanced signal processing software, and distributed networking architectures. The engineer will work within a multi-disciplinary team to architect systems that detect and counter threats, coordinating these effects across a mesh of intelligent nodes. A rigorous systems engineering approach is required to capture designs, manage requirements, and ensure mission success in contested RF environments. This position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location.

Requirements

BS degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex hardware/software systems, with a strong understanding of the V-model, requirements decomposition, and lifecycle management.
Proven experience in one or more following domains: Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Tactical Radios / Wireless Communications (MANET, MIMO, Mesh), or Radar Systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical data to non-technical stakeholders and government customers.
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.
Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

MS degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
Hands-on experience with modern systems engineering and requirements tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw), IBM DOORS / DOORS Next Gen, Jama Connect, or Sparx Enterprise Architect.
Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to model system behaviors, states, and data flows using tools such as SysML (System Modeling Language).
Understanding of distributed EW concepts, such as TDOA/FDOA geolocation, coherent distributed jamming, or collaborative sensing across a MANET.
RF & Networking fluency; knowledge of RF propagation, link budgets, and modulation techniques.
Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, multicast) and tactical data links (e.g., Link 16, ATAK integrations).
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or Simulink for data analysis and algorithm modeling.

Responsibilities

Lead the architectural definition of networked EW systems, decomposing high-level mission requirements into detailed hardware, software, and firmware specifications.
Utilize modern requirements management tools to capture, trace, and maintain system requirements throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring full coverage from customer needs to validation testing.
Author and maintain critical engineering artifacts, including System Design Descriptions (SDD), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), CONOPS, and Test Plans.
Define and oversee system integration strategies; lead hands-on integration events involving RF hardware, embedded software, and network emulators in both lab and field environments.
Serve as the technical bridge between RF, FPGA, Software, and Mechanical engineering teams, facilitating trade studies to balance performance, SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power), and cost.
Develop simulation models (MATLAB/Python) to predict system performance under realistic conditions and validate these models against field test data.