Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Motorola Solutions is a global company focused on people, enabling safer communities, schools, hospitals and businesses through critical communications, video security and command center technologies.

Silvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025 and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies. Silvus Technologies develops advanced communications technologies that support secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data, through mesh networks.

The opportunity:

Silvus Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who will report to the Engineering Manager, Product Design on the Hardware Engineering team. The successful candidate will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and other advanced R&D projects with an emphasis on electro‑mechanical hardware. This position is on a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).

Location:

Silvus’ HQ in West Los Angeles, CA.

Role and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned by management at any time.

• Develop innovative, manufacturable packaging designs for new products, creating detailed CAD drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Participate in product failure root cause analysis and implement design improvements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the production assembly and quality assurance teams.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and failure analysis of electromechanical assemblies.
• Define and execute First Article Acceptance Test Plans (FAAT) and Design Verification Tests (DVT) for new hardware.
• Define manufacturing processes (DFM/DFA) and provide ongoing production support.
• Design peripheral components and accessories focusing on usability and durability to meet project specifications and standards.
• Design, analyze, and test product thermal management systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Continuously improve product quality by staying current with up-to-date technologies.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electromechanical and packaging design, including at least 1 year with rugged, waterproof electronic products.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of product design for harsh environments, including material selection for maritime applications.
• Proficiency in Solid Works (preferred) or equivalent CAD tools, with ability to generate and interpret 2D/3D drawings.
• Proficiency in fundamentals of electrical engineering and ability to incorporate electrical wiring and harness design.
• Self-driven and motivated with the ability to get the work done.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality designs.
• Must be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen) due to U.S. government contracts.
• Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a background check.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electromechanical and packaging design for rugged and waterproof electronic products.
• Experience designing products with MIL-STD-810G standards.
• Prototyping experience (e.g., 3D printing, CNC machining) to accelerate design validation.
• Familiarity with FEA modeling and thermal analysis using simulation tools.

COMPENSATION: $120,000 - $180,000 / annually

This salary range is NOT a guarantee, is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electromechanical and packaging design, including at least 1 year of experience with rugged, waterproof electronic products.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of product design for harsh environments, including material selection for maritime applications.
• Proficiency in Solid Works (preferred) or equivalent CAD tools, with the ability to generate and interpret 2D/3D drawings.