R&d Engineer
Posted 14 Oct 2025
Advertised as “Principal R&D Engineer”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Engineering, Electrical Engineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's or higher
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 Principal R&D Engineer who will report to the Vice President of Research & Development on the R&D team. The successful individual in this role will oversee and participate in the planning, design, implementation, prototyping, and verification of wireless technology projects.
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
- Technical management of Research and Development projects and programs to include:
- Responsibility for overall system design and requirement specification.
- Setting and tracking development schedules and tasks.
- Participating in the hands-on design, simulation, and verification work.
- Overseeing relevant simulation, software, FPGA, and testing efforts.
- Customer-facing engagement and technical material preparation when needed.
- Reporting to management, as required for strategic planning and assessment.
- Participate in Research and Development business development and capture efforts to include:
- Whitepaper and proposal preparation.
- Understand current technology and pitch future enhancements and strategies.