Senior Digital Design Engineer (Product Solutions)

Silvus is seeking a Senior Digital Design Engineer who will report to the Director of Product Solutions on the Product team. The successful individual in this role will oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring designs are innovative, functional, and meet customer and business needs. Key responsibilities include generating product requirements, designing and developing products, conducting prototype testing, providing product integration and testing support, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and leading technical projects. Also this individual will use their expertise to solve complex technical challenges, improve product performance, and drive continuous improvement throughout the product’s life., * Lead the design, development, and testing of new products, iterating the development with design engineers (EE, mechanical, and software) as well as product managers.

• Component selection, schematic capture, and PCB design of electrical systems based on an FPGA SoC with associated memory devices, transceivers, communication peripherals, and power management circuitry.
• Define PCB stack up, materials, and design rules to meet performance requirements and manufacturing feasibility.
• Perform hardware bring-up, test, and root cause analysis on the bench, using common lab equipment.
• Evaluate to determine risk assessments and mitigation paths (technical, schedule, and resources) across the design team, during the design process.
• Coordinate resources, identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the product development lifecycle, including design for manufacturing, build cost viability/analysis, transitioning from engineering to pre-production / production (BOMs, drawing updates, configuration management, test plans, etc.).
• Plan, organize, and conduct product and system integration, testing, and validation, including support/conduct thermal testing/analysis, mechanical/electrical fit checks, FAAT, and related testing.
• Ensure product designs and implementation meet MIL-STD environmental, EMI, EEE, and human factors (e.g., MIL-STD-810, -461, -464, and -1472) specifications as appropriate by formulating test plans and outsourcing.
• Provide technical direction and mentor junior team members, as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in mixed signal circuit design involving audio, SoCs, and Xilinx FPGAs, with demonstrated experience with complex mixed signal PCB design and HDI routing.
• Experience implementing digital communication peripherals at a hardware level, such as USB 3.0, 10Gb Ethernet, and RS232.
• Strong familiarity with test equipment such as DMM, bench top supply, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and spectrum analyzer.
• Deep knowledge of product design principles, prototyping, and product testing(design verification and acceptance testing).
• Familiarity with, and experience in, MIL-STD requirements and compliance testing.
• Strong ability to analyze data, perform root cause analysis, and make informed decisions.
• Strong skills in managing project timelines, coordinating resources, and leading teams to achieve product goals.
• 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.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience with Altium Designer, Python, and/or C.
• Highly proficient in MS Office and Google Suite (Gmail/Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with various teams and stakeholders., * Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in mixed signal circuit design involving audio, SoCs, and Xilinx FPGAs, with demonstrated experience with complex mixed signal PCB design and HDI routing.
• Experience implementing digital communication peripherals at a hardware level, such as USB 3.0, 10Gb Ethernet, and RS232.
• Strong familiarity with test equipment such as DMM, bench top supply, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and spectrum analyzer.
• Deep knowledge of product design principles, prototyping, and product testing(design verification and acceptance testing).
• Familiarity with, and experience in, MIL-STD requirements and compliance testing.
• Strong ability to analyze data, perform root cause analysis, and make informed decisions.
• Strong skills in managing project timelines, coordinating resources, and leading teams to achieve product goals.
• 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.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

• Office environment.
• Outdoor environment for field testing and customer demonstrations.
• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
• • • Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.
• • • Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION: $130,000 - $160,000 / annually, * Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PaidParental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills, wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

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At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future., Silvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies., Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.

With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data

Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc., The position is based at Silvus Technologies headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays., At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.