About this role
About the Role 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”? THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a Sales Engineer – DoD who will work closely with the Sales, Marketing, and Business Development teams to provide our customers with tailored solutions to meet their needs. You will participate in technical sales, demonstrations, and support of Silvus' family of advanced multi-antenna MIMO radio and mesh networking solutions. You will also play a key role in influencing product development. This position reports to the Director of Sales Engineering on the Sales Engineering team. This opportunity is well-suited for an entrepreneurial technologist who enjoys interacting with customers, has a healthy sense of adventure, and enjoys traveling. This position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location.
The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide pre- and post-sales technical support including system planning, customer training, system optimization, etc. Become an expert on the operation and application of Silvus' unique radio and networking solutions and its advantages over competing technologies. Prepare and conduct product demonstrations for customer visits and equipment evaluations. Visit customer sites to provide technical support and deliver training. Troubleshoot failures and abnormal situations in the field. Collect and analyze field failures and abnormalities and provide feedback to the development team. Help design engineers reproduce and troubleshoot problems. Participate in resource allocation and hardware maintenance to support different sales and business development activities. Help drive future product development. Perform other related duties of which the above are representative. Travel requirements – 50%; frequent travel for meetings, events, and demonstrations. What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other related technical fields with at least 2 years of demonstrated experience in a pre-and post-sales technical support position; OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in a pre-and post-sales technical support position. Proficiency with radio frequency instruments such as signal generators and spectrum analyzers. Willingness to travel and work at customer sites. Security Clearance: Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire. Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts. All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test. Nice to Have
Familiarity with Linux. Proficiency with TCP/IP protocol and networking. Experience with operating and testing IP radios/modems. Knowledge of wireless communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation, and digital communication technologies. Proficiency with programming languages such as C/C++. Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Compensation & Benefits
COMPENSATION: $80,000 - $120,000 / annual base salary plus commissions. OTE potential: up to $170,000. The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on factors including location, experience, and performance.