Senior R&D Systems Engineer - Networked Electronic Warfare - Motorola Solutions

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.

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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 highly skilled and motivated Senior R&D Systems Engineer to join our Research & Development team. In this pivotal role, you will report to the Senior Director of R&D Electronic Warfare and lead the definition and development of next-generation Networked Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.

The successful individual in this role will bridge the gap between complex RF hardware, advanced signal processing software, and distributed networking architectures. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to architect systems that not only detect and counter threats but coordinate these effects across a mesh of intelligent nodes. This position requires a rigorous systems engineering approach to capture designs, manage requirements, and ensure mission success in contested RF environments.

This position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location.

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

• System Architecture & Design : Lead the architectural definition of networked EW systems, decomposing high-level mission requirements into detailed hardware, software, and firmware specifications.
• Requirements Management : Utilize modern requirements management tools to capture, trace, and maintain system requirements throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring full coverage from customer needs to validation testing.
• Technical Documentation : Author and maintain critical engineering artifacts, including System Design Descriptions (SDD), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), CONOPS, and Test Plans.
• Integration & Test Leadership : Define and oversee system integration strategies; lead hands-on integration events involving RF hardware, embedded software, and network emulators in both lab and field environments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Serve as the technical bridge between RF, FPGA, Software, and Mechanical engineering teams, facilitating trade studies to balance performance, SWaP (S