Quality Engineer I

Company Overview

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Job Description

Silvus Technologies

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 unmanned systems manufacturers.

Would 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 challenging experience you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a full-time Quality Engineer I who will report to the Director of Quality. The successful individual in this role will provide engineering-level support to ensure product quality across development manufacturing and fielded systems for StreamCaster MANET products. This role focuses on higher-level quality engineering activities including root cause analysis continuous improvement initiatives and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold company-wide quality standards.

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.

ROLE AND 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 cause 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 ensuring alignment with quality standards.

• Prepare and review inspection reports first article documentation and associated 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.

• As necessary perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or a related technical discipline.

• 2 years of professional experience in quality engineering manufacturing or related engineering role.

• Demonstrated experience with inspection tools (e.g. multi-meters calipers micrometers microscopes).

• Hands-on experience in a production/manufacturing environment.

• Ability to analyze data identify trends and make recommendations for corrective/preventive actions.

• Strong knowledge of schematics and technical documentation particularly PCBs and PWAs.

• Proficient in MS Office; experience with quality management software a plus.

• Excellent organizational skills high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to collaborate across disciplines.

• 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.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Exposure to AS9100 ISO 9001 or other regulated quality systems.

• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g. 5 Whys Fishbone FMEA).

• Familiarity with soldering PCB manufacturing or RF systems.

• IPC Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.

• 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:

  • Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.

  • Walking/Moving in the labs.

CA Pay Range: $82000 - $93000/ annually

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data and will vary depending on the candidates experience and qualifications.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or a related technical discipline.

• 2 years of professional experience in quality engineering manufacturing or related engineering role.

• Demonstrated experience with inspection tools (e.g. multi-meters calipers micrometers microscopes).

• Hands-on experience in a production/manufacturing environment.

• Ability to analyze data identify trends and make recommendations for corrective/preventive actions.

• Strong knowledge of schematics and technical documentation particularly PCBs and PWAs.

• Proficient in MS Office; experience with quality management software a plus.

• Excellent organizational skills high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to collaborate across disciplines.

• 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.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

Our :

• 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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