Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Design Engineer

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re 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 that’s 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. With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data 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 Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Design Engineer reporting 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 located 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. Radio frequency 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 radio frequency-related production yield problems. Improve design for manufacturability. Rare local travel, as required by Silvus (i.e. Irvine, West LA). Perform other related duties, of which the above are representative. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 5 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 (permanent resident or citizen) due to U.S. government contracts. Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Master of Science degree 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 Office environment. Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while perfor ... (truncated, view full listing at source)