Senior SEIT Lead (Product Solutions)

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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.

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 Senior SEIT Lead (Product Solutions) to join our Product organization reporting directly to the Director of Product Solutions.

In this pivotal role you will serve as the critical bridge between product requirements and successful product realization. You will drive cross-functional engineering teams (Electrical Mechanical and Software) to bring complex ruggedized products and systems from initial concept through full production. The ideal candidate combines deep technical leadership rigorous risk management and a product-focused mindset to deliver mission-critical solutions on schedule. This position may require infrequent travel to support key project milestones.

This 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.

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

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Champion and drive multidisciplinary engineering teams (EE ME and Software). Lead iterative development cycles to ensure designs meet exact product specifications project schedules prototype builds and customer demonstrations.

• Requirements & Specifications: Collaboratively define and refine product requirements alongside Product Managers; translate those requirements into clear actionable technical specifications for design implementation.

• Risk Management & Problem Solving: Proactively evaluate technical schedule and resource risks during the design phase. Identify bottlenecks early and implement effective mitigation paths.

• Design for Manufacturing & Production Readiness: Manage resources and resolve technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle. Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities build-cost viability analysis and implement the seamless transition from engineering to pre-production (including BOM management drawing updates configuration control and test planning) then into a production environment.

• Integration & Validation: Plan organize and execute comprehensive product and system integration. Perform and oversee hands-on testing including electrical and mechanical validation thermal characterization First Article Acceptance Testing (FAAT) environmental qualification and field evaluations.

• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all designs comply with applicable defense and aerospace standards including MIL-STD-810 (Environmental) MIL-STD-461/464 (EMI/EMC) and MIL-STD-1472 (Human Factors) and safety/environmental compliance (RoHS REACH UL TSA etc). Develop qualification plans and manage internal and external test laboratories as required.

• Technical Mentorship & Quality Leadership: Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance across the team. Advise and mentor junior engineers and enforce rigorous engineering standards to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

• Communication & Governance: Lead weekly cross-functional team meetings and deliver concise high-level project status and milestone updates to senior management.

• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

• Travel Requirement Rare travel to support key project milestones.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Engineering Technology or a closely related technical field.

• 6-9 years of hands-on experience leading physical product design system analysis prototyping and successfully driving complex products into full-scale production.

• Strong familiarity with Agile PLM (or equivalent Product Lifecycle Management systems) and hands-on experience with hardware test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes digital logic analyzers RF spectrum analyzers).

• Demonstrated experience navigating MIL-STD requirements and managing outsourced or in-house compliance testing.

• Prior experience in a fast-paced equipment manufacturing environment with a proven track record of managing multiple projects competing deadlines and transitioning designs to the factory floor.

• Exceptional team leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to inspire collaborate and demonstrate grit within multidisciplinary engineering environments (EE ME Software).

• Advanced deductive reasoning data analysis and critical thinking skills to resolve complex technical blockers.

• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.

• 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 (MSEE) or a closely related field.

• High proficiency in modern engineering collaboration tools project management software and standard productivity suites (MS Office / Google Workspace).

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical risks into clear updates for senior management and non-technical stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to do the following:

  • Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.

  • Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.

  • Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

  • Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION: $150000 - $180000 / annually

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• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Engineering Technology or a closely related technical field.

• 6-9 years of hands-on experience leading physical product design system analysis prototyping and successfully driving complex products into full-scale production.

• Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.

• 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.

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• 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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