RF Design Engineer
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
Company Overview
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.
Department Overview
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. Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions Inc.
Job Description
Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people doing very challenging work with the prime directive of Keeping Our Heroes Connected
THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus is seeking a RF Design Engineer who will report to the Director of RF Engineering on the RF Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will actively participate in all aspects of the design process to develop the RF subsystem for Silvus StreamCaster MANET product line.
This position is 100% onsite Monday through Friday at our office in Rancho Bernardo/North San Diego CA.
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
Antenna to baseband RF subsystem design using discrete circuitry or highly integrated RFICs.
Discrete design includes PLL LNA Mixers PA etc.
Implementing or supervising schematic capture and PCB layout.
RF performance characterization tuning and troubleshooting.
Overall system design to ensure good EMI performance.
Ensure circuit board design and overall radio product can pass emission and immunity regulations.
Troubleshoot RF-related production yield problems.
Improve design for manufacturability.
Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
Travel Requirement Rare local travel as required by Silvus (i.e. Irvine West LA.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors of Science (or higher) in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 2 years of multi-GHz RF hardware development experience.
Good working knowledge of RF board layout fabrication and packaging.
Hands-on experience with solving EMI harmonics spurious and stability issues.
Experience using RF simulation tools (i.e. AWR Microwave Office Altium).
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 and drug test.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Excellent bench skills.
Proactive approach to problem-solving.
Detail-oriented and a firm commitment to quality.
Ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
Problem-solving data analysis deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Indoor air-conditioned facility.
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:
Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.
Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
Walking/Moving in the labs.
COMPENSATION: $100000 - $150000 / annually
#silvuscareers
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.
Basic Requirements
Bachelors of Science (or higher) in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 2 years of multi-GHz RF hardware development experience.
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 and drug test.
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
YesOur :
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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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more