RF Test Engineer

Silvus Technologies · san diego · Oct 19, 2026

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”? Silvus is seeking a RF Test Engineer who will report to the Director of RF Engineering on the RF Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will actively participate in all aspects of the design process to develop the RF subsystem for Silvus’ StreamCaster MANET product line. This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at our office in Rancho Bernardo/North San Diego, CA. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Using RF test equipment to evaluate system performance, evaluate compliance compatibility and troubleshoot operation issues.

• Carry out RF test execution and generate status and test reports.

• Define verification matrix and internal specifications of RF performance.

• Travel Requirement – Rare local travel, as required by Silvus (i.e. Irvine, West LA.

• 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.

Requirements:

• Review and recommend improvements to existing test strategies.

• Recommend new test techniques and technologies to ensure system performance.

• Design test fixtures and calibrate test equipment.

• Understand proper use and handling of sensitive RF circuits and equipment.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

• Minimum 2 years of multi-GHz RF hardware development experience.

• Good working knowledge of RF board layout, fabrication, and packaging.

• Hands-on experience with solving EMI, harmonics, spurious, and stability issues.

• Experience using RF simulation tools (i.e. AWR Microwave Office, Altium).

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

• Knowledge of RF guidelines for PCB layout.

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Company: Silvus Technologies
Location: san diego
Job Type: Full-time
Category: RF / Microwave
Posted: Oct 19, 2026
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RF Test Engineer

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