Senior Electronics Design Engineer

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Los Angeles, CA
120K-170K Annually
Senior level
Software
The Role
The Senior Electronics Design Engineer will focus on developing MANET radios, engaging in PCB and electrical system design, performing hardware testing, and collaborating across teams. The role requires significant experience in mixed signal PCB design and digital circuit implementation.
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THE COMPANY

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission-critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high-altitude balloons. 

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 other 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 fulfilling 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 Senior Electronics Design Engineer reporting to the Engineering Manager, Product Design on the Hardware Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and other advanced R&D projects with an emphasis on Electronics Hardware/PCBA design. This position is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The location for this role is Silvus’ HQ in the heart of West Los Angeles, 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
•    Component selection, schematic capture and PCB design of electrical systems based on an FPGA SoC with associated memory devices, transceivers, communication peripherals and power management circuitry
•    Follow good design practices to achieve successful mixed signal PCB design.
•    Define PCB stack up, materials, and design rules to meet performance requirements and manufacturing feasibility.
•    Perform hardware bring-up, test, and root cause analysis on the bench, using common lab equipment. 
•    Work with PCB Designers, Software, FPGA, and RF teams for system-level implementation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field plus 4 years of experience in digital circuit design; or Master of Science Degree plus 2 years of digital circuit design experience.
•    Demonstrated experience with complex mixed signal PCB design. 
•    Experience implementing digital communication peripherals at a hardware level, such as USB 3.0, 10Gb Ethernet and RS232.
•    Strong familiarity with test equipment such as DMM, bench top supply, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•    Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
•    Proven experience with Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs and the Vivado IDE.
•    Audio and video circuit design experience.
•    Experience with Altium Designer.
•    Knowledge of compliance standards such as FCC, CE Mark and MIL-STD-461.
•    Experience with MATLAB, Python, and/or C.
•    Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
•    Problem-solving, data analysis, deductive reasoning, and critical thinking skills.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
•    Lift up to 20 lbs. of equipment for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.
•    Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
•    Walking/moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION

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

CA Pay Range

$120,000$170,000 USD

NOTE - As a U.S. 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 are needed for some Engineering or R&D roles. This generally does NOT apply to International positions; only job postings for positions located in the U.S. Exceptions will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. All Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

Silvus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
 
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
 
*Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.

Top Skills

C
Fpga
Python
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
104 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical wireless communications landscape.

Silvus'​ revolutionary Mobile Networked MIMO (MN-MIMO) technology utilizes a proprietary blend of MIMO antenna techniques, COFDM modulation, and Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (aka mesh) to provide unmatched range, throughput, and mobility, even in the most challenging environments.

From pure line-of-sight (LOS) to extreme non-line-of-sight (NLOS), Silvus’ radios facilitate reliable duplex connectivity between 2 or more radios, forming a self-healing, self-forming mesh network that continually optimizes itself in response to changing channel conditions.

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