Silvus Technologies
Senior Electronics Design Engineer
Silvus Technologies, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Silvus Technologies is dedicated to connecting those who keep us safe. We deliver advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform, providing vital communications for mission-critical applications in harsh environments. Silvus StreamCaster radios are deployed globally across defense, law enforcement, and commercial unmanned systems, with customers from government to high-profile events and manufacturers. Join a talented group doing challenging work with the directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected.” Silvus focuses on research and innovation and offers internships and roles that create pathways to fulfilling careers. 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 candidate will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and other advanced R&D projects with emphasis on Electronics Hardware/PCBA design. This position is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) at Silvus’ HQ in West Los Angeles, CA. 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. Design high fidelity mixed-signal audio circuitry with excellent noise immunity. Follow best design practices to achieve successful mixed-signal PCB design. Define PCB stack-up, materials, and design rules to meet performance and manufacturing feasibility. Perform hardware bring-up, test, and root cause analysis on the bench using common lab equipment. Collaborate with PCB Designers, Software, FPGA, and RF teams for system-level implementation. Ensure designs do not produce EMI and are well isolated in high EMI environments. Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor. Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field. Six years of experience in mixed signal circuit design involving audio and SoCs. Demonstrated experience with complex mixed-signal PCB design and HDI routing. Experience with audio codecs and audio power amplifiers. 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, and 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. Experience with video codecs. 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 demonstrations and testing. Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field. Walking and 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 - $180,000 USD Additional Information
As a U.S. Federal Contractor, all candidates must be a U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident). Stricter U.S. Citizen requirements may be needed for some Engineering or R&D roles. This generally does NOT apply to international positions. All employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a background check. Silvus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable laws. We will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform essential job functions. Please contact us to request accommodation. Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.
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Silvus Technologies is dedicated to connecting those who keep us safe. We deliver advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform, providing vital communications for mission-critical applications in harsh environments. Silvus StreamCaster radios are deployed globally across defense, law enforcement, and commercial unmanned systems, with customers from government to high-profile events and manufacturers. Join a talented group doing challenging work with the directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected.” Silvus focuses on research and innovation and offers internships and roles that create pathways to fulfilling careers. 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 candidate will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and other advanced R&D projects with emphasis on Electronics Hardware/PCBA design. This position is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) at Silvus’ HQ in West Los Angeles, CA. 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. Design high fidelity mixed-signal audio circuitry with excellent noise immunity. Follow best design practices to achieve successful mixed-signal PCB design. Define PCB stack-up, materials, and design rules to meet performance and manufacturing feasibility. Perform hardware bring-up, test, and root cause analysis on the bench using common lab equipment. Collaborate with PCB Designers, Software, FPGA, and RF teams for system-level implementation. Ensure designs do not produce EMI and are well isolated in high EMI environments. Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor. Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field. Six years of experience in mixed signal circuit design involving audio and SoCs. Demonstrated experience with complex mixed-signal PCB design and HDI routing. Experience with audio codecs and audio power amplifiers. 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, and 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. Experience with video codecs. 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 demonstrations and testing. Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field. Walking and 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 - $180,000 USD Additional Information
As a U.S. Federal Contractor, all candidates must be a U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident). Stricter U.S. Citizen requirements may be needed for some Engineering or R&D roles. This generally does NOT apply to international positions. All employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a background check. Silvus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable laws. We will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform essential job functions. Please contact us to request accommodation. Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.
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