THE COMPANY
Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission-critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high-altitude balloons.
Silvus StreamCaster ™ radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense to International, Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys, and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers.
Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?
Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a fulfilling experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Software Engineer I – SQA position reports to the Senior Test Engineer within the Software Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will drive customer success by guaranteeing the quality and robustness of Silvus’ StreamCaster software.
This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at 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
- Utilize quality risk assessments to guide software testing and automation.
- Implement comprehensive test plans evaluating regression, reliability, and performance.
- Automate tests to reduce manual overhead and improve test procedure consistency.
- Triage defects and coordinate their resolution with hardware and software engineers.
- Collaborate with software and sales engineers on high priority debugging efforts.
- Own SQA test station design, implementation, and maintenance.
- Advise software design to promote adherence to software usability and quality standards.
- Partner with engineering teams to validate software test designs.
- Contribute to SQA’s goal of reaching 100% feature, interface, and API coverage.
- Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
- Python, C/C++ programming.
- Shell scripting.
- Embedded/Systems software development.
- Electrical/RF instrumentation or design.
- Computer networking.
- RF communications.
- NOTE - Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Rare local travel, as required by Silvus.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Indoor air-conditioned facility.
- Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests and/or demonstrations in the field.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
- Lift equipment, up to 50lbs., for setup of demos and testing.
- Walking/Moving in the lab.
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.
NOTE - As a U.S. 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 are needed for some Engineering or R&D roles. This generally does NOT apply to International positions; only job postings for positions located in the U.S. Exceptions will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position.
All Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.
Silvus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
*Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.
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What We Do
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical wireless communications landscape.
Silvus' revolutionary Mobile Networked MIMO (MN-MIMO) technology utilizes a proprietary blend of MIMO antenna techniques, COFDM modulation, and Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (aka mesh) to provide unmatched range, throughput, and mobility, even in the most challenging environments.
From pure line-of-sight (LOS) to extreme non-line-of-sight (NLOS), Silvus’ radios facilitate reliable duplex connectivity between 2 or more radios, forming a self-healing, self-forming mesh network that continually optimizes itself in response to changing channel conditions.
