Engineering Technician - Soldering Specialist

About the role

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

• Printed circuit board SMD rework to support new product development.
• Custom wiring harness creation and electro-mechanical prototype assembly.
• Working with a cross-functional engineering team to assist with validation and testing.
• Performing lab and field testing of electronic equipment and systems.
• Responsible for other related duties as required by the engineering team.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Printed Circuit Board hand soldering with experience using lead-free solder.
• Rework down to 0402 passives, perform trace cuts, and route fine gauge wire to support development.
• Experience in a development lab setting.
• Ability to manage priorities across several projects and operate with a high level of independence.
• Proficiency in the use of electrical modification equipment (soldering station, heat-gun, and preheater).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting PCB rework and mechanical assembly instructions, electrical schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, and mechanical 2D drawings.
• Ability to work under a microscope.
• Knowledge of hand assembly tools and common screw types.
• Possess an understanding of component sizes/packages and wire gauges.
• Ensure a high level of quality in all phases of prototyping.
• Usage of DMM's, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.
• NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to rework 0201 passives and 0.4mm pitch BGAs.
• Working knowledge of thermal interface materials, gaskets, thread locker, and conformal coating.
• Experience conducting IP rating testing.
• Experience with thermal testing in a temperature chamber.
• Basic Radio Frequency knowledge is a plus.
• Passion for working on electrical hardware.
• Certified with IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 standards.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Rare local travel, as required.
• Indoor air-conditioned facility.
• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
• Lift up to 25 lbs. of equipment for the setup of demonstrations and testing.
• Walking/Moving in the labs.
• Handling (grasping, holding).
• Repetitive Hand Motion.
• Fingering (fine dexterity).

Additional information

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Note

As a US 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 (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.