The posting
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.
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
The Electronics Quality Technician-III reports to the Quality Supervisor on the Operations - Quality Control team. The successful individual in this role will support StreamCaster™ MANET product development and manufacturing.
The position is on-site daily, Monday through Friday, from 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The location for this role is Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West LA.
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
- Lead inspection and repair activities for complex PCB assemblies.
- Conduct root cause analysis and failure diagnostics using advanced tools.
- Perform functional testing and repair on customer-returned units (RMAs).
- Support and train junior technicians on proper inspection, soldering, and ESD practices.
- Maintain and calibrate specialized test and diagnostic equipment.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering to resolve recurring product issues.
- Build and validate test fixtures and jigs used for production verification.
- Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on electronics experience; OR an Associate’s degree in Electronics, with 2 years of relevant experience.
- Advanced soldering and rework proficiency (fine-pitch SMT, BGAs, micro coax).
- Strong troubleshooting skills using schematics and test instruments.
- Experience documenting and communicating technical findings to engineers.
- 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
- Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) under IPC-A-610 or IPC-J-STD 001.
- Familiarity with RF and high-speed digital circuit testing.
- Experience with Linux-based diagnostic tools.
- Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary production environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Occasional exposure to heat and cold.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves. Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when receiving incoming part shipments. Walking/Moving in the labs.
COMPENSATION: $32.40 - $34.56 / hourly
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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.
Basic Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on electronics experience; OR an Associate’s degree in Electronics, with 2 years of relevant experience.
- 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.
Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
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.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
