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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Research and Development (R&D)

Silvus Technologies, Los Angeles +1

Posted pay

$140K–$200K

a year

Location: Los Angeles +1
Work type: Not given
Level: Senior
Experience: 5+ years
Skills in the job text: C
Linux
Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Last check: 5 h ago
Job type: Research, Inference & ML systems

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The role

Silvus is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer - R&D, reporting to the Vice President of Research & Development on the R&D team. The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects. This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features.

This position is located at Silvus headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA and is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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.

What you will do

Implementation of the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
Network management software and web interface implementation.
Implementation of different security protocols and encryption algorithms.
Audio streaming and push-to-talk voice application implementation.
Analyze and improve product security and robustness to meet certain regulatory requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria.
Implementation of testing software for product performance and reliability testing.
Device driver and board support package development and maintenance for both ARM and RISC-V based systems.
Linux system customization and scripting.
Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

What you need

Required qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
Minimum 5 years of relevant embedded system software development experience; 3 years of relevant embedded system software development experience with an advanced STEM degree.
Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Working conditions & physical requirements

Office environment.
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 equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.
Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
Walking/Moving in the labs.

Nice to have

Masters of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science
Knowledge and experience of different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms.
Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols.
Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system.
Experience in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP support package development.
Deep understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, data authentication and encryption,
Linux Interrupt Service Routine development.

CA Pay Range

$140,000—$200,000 USD

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.

Pay and benefits

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.

About Silvus Technologies

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”?

Legal notes

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’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.

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Silvus Technologies

Open tech jobs: 19
With posted pay: 89%
Median posted base: $140K–$195K

About Silvus Technologies: funding, hiring and pay

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