Sales Engineer – Department of Defense (DoD) - Washington, DC

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewSilvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies.
With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data.
Job Description

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission-critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high-altitude balloons.

 

Silvus StreamCaster™ radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense to International, Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys, and industry-leading drone, robot, and unmanned systems manufacturers.

 

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’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a challenging experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.

 

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. This role participates in technical sales, demonstrations, and support of Silvus' family of advanced multi-antenna MIMO radio and mesh networking solutions and plays 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. Candidates must be based in the Metropolitan Washington area to be eligible for remote work. 

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.

 

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

• Must be based in the Metropolitan Washington area.  

• 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.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Trade shows.

• Outdoor environment for demos.

• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.

• Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.

 

COMPENSATION: $80,000 - $120,000 / annually

 

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

Basic Requirements

• 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.

• Must be based in the Metropolitan Washington area.  

• 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.

Travel Requirements25-50%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• 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

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola 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. 

We 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.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.