Principal R&D Engineer

Motorola Solutions

Principal R&D Engineer at Silvus Technologies managing wireless technology projects. Leading design, implementation, and verification efforts to maintain vital communications for defense and public safety.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeCalifornia, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical project leadership and the complete technology development cycle, with a strong focus on wireless systems design and development. Engages effectively with customers and stakeholders while managing R&D projects and preparing technical materials.

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Technical Project LeadershipWireless Systems DesignR&D Project ManagementProposal PreparationCustomer Engagement

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Hard Skills

System DesignRequirement SpecificationSimulationVerificationFPGA DevelopmentWireless CommunicationsSignal ProcessingNetworkingRF DesignTechnology Development Cycle

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationStrategic Planning

Certifications & Qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical EngineeringPh.D. in Computer Engineering

Industry Keywords

Research and DevelopmentTechnical ManagementBusiness DevelopmentGovernment Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Technical management of Research and Development projects and programs to include: Responsibility for overall system design and requirement specification
Setting and tracking development schedules and tasks
Participating in the hands-on design, simulation, and verification work
Overseeing relevant simulation, software, FPGA, and testing efforts
Customer-facing engagement and technical material preparation when needed
Reporting to management, as required for strategic planning and assessment
Participate in Research and Development business development and capture efforts to include: Whitepaper and proposal preparation
Understand current technology and pitch future enhancements and strategies
Communicate (telephone/email/in-person) engagement with government and industry
Work collaboratively within the senior Research and Development team on the following: Executing larger, team-wide projects, Setting a comprehensive team-wide technology portfolio and pipeline

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related communication and/or engineering technology field (i.e., wireless communications, signal processing, networking, RF design, etc.)
Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and development of wireless systems
5 years of demonstrated experience in technical project leadership (i.e., principal investigator, technical program management, etc.)
Participation in the complete technology development cycle: design to field testing
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts

Benefits

Comp & perks

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