{"id":750654,"url":"https://alion.io/job/silvus-engineering-technician-soldering-specialist","title":"Engineering Technician - Soldering Specialist","company":{"id":685318,"name":"Silvus Technologies","domain":"silvus.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/silvus","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":95,"open_postings":33,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":213,"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Los Angeles, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":54000,"max_usd":96000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":4938},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-03-05T17:52:52Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-27","last_verified_at":"2026-11-05T00:46:47Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":244,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":["company_stale"],"days_open":243},"description":"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. \nSilvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.\nWould you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\nSilvus is seeking an Engineering Technician - Soldering Specialist who will report to the Team Lead of Electronics Design. This position collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to support the assembly of advanced wireless communication systems, providing expert technical assistance throughout the process.\nThis position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles.\nThe 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.\nROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nPrinted circuit board SMD rework to support new product development.\n\nCustom wiring harness creation and electro-mechanical prototype assembly.\n\nWorking with a cross-functional engineering team to assist with validation and testing.\n\nPerforming lab and field testing of electronic equipment and systems.\n\nResponsible for other related duties as required by the engineering team.\n\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nHigh School Diploma/GED.\n\nMinimum 3 years of experience in Printed Circuit Board hand soldering with experience using lead-free solder.\n\nRework down to 0402 passives, perform trace cuts, and route fine gauge wire to support development.\n\nExperience in a development lab setting.\n\nAbility to manage priorities across several projects and operate with a high level of independence.\n\nProficiency in the use of electrical modification equipment (soldering station, heat-gun, and preheater).\n\nProficiency in reading and interpreting PCB rework and mechanical assembly instructions, electrical schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, and mechanical 2D drawings.\n\nAbility to work under a microscope.\n\nKnowledge of hand assembly tools and common screw types.\n\nPossess an understanding of component sizes/packages and wire gauges.\n\nEnsure a high level of quality in all phases of prototyping.\n\nUsage of DMM’s, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.\n\nNOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.\n\nAll employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.\n\nPREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\nAbility to rework 0201 passives and 0.4mm pitch BGAs.\n\nWorking knowledge of thermal interface materials, gaskets, thread locker, and conformal coating.\n\nExperience conducting IP rating testing.\n\nExperience with thermal testing in a temperature chamber.\n\nBasic Radio Frequency knowledge is a plus.\n\nPassion for working on electrical hardware.\n\nCertified with IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 standards.\n\nWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nRare local travel, as required.\n\nIndoor air-conditioned facility.\n\nOccasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.\n\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:\nLift up to 25 lbs. of equipment for the setup of demonstrations and testing.\n\nWalking/Moving in the labs.\n\nHandling (grasping, holding).\n\nRepetitive Hand Motion.\n\nFingering (fine dexterity).\n\nConsistent 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.\nNOTE - 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. \nMotorola 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. \nWe 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.\nWe’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. 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