Engineering Technician
Posted 5 Mar 2026
Advertised as “Engineering Technician - Soldering Specialist”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelCertificate
CertificationsIPC-A-610, J-STD-001
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 an Engineering Technician - Soldering Specialist who will report to the Team Lead of Electronics Design. This position collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to support the assembly of advanced wireless communication systems, providing expert technical assistance throughout the process.
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
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Printed circuit board SMD rework to support new product development.
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Custom wiring harness creation and electro-mechanical prototype assembly.
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Working with a cross-functional engineering team to assist with validation and testing.
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Performing lab and field testing of electronic equipment and systems.
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Responsible for other related duties as required by the engineering team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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High School Diploma/GED.
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Minimum 3 years of experience in Printed Circuit Board hand soldering with experience using lead-free solder.
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Rework down to 0402 passives, perform trace cuts, and route fine gauge wire to support development.
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Experience in a development lab setting.