Business Development Engineer (BDE), US Air Force

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. 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.

Position

Silvus is seeking a Business Development Engineer, US Air Force to join the Applications Engineering team. This role is structured for early- to mid‑career candidates seeking to bridge technical radio frequency capabilities with Department of the Air Force customer requirements and emerging trends. Reporting to the Director of Applications Engineering, you will work alongside Engineering and Business Development teams to support US Air Force acquisition stakeholders. In this position, you will assist in demonstrating the technical capabilities, interoperability, and field‑readiness of our StreamCaster MANET radio portfolio across airborne, surface, expeditionary airbase, and uncrewed environments. This role requires up to 50% travel for field tests, customer meetings, and demonstrations, with a 100 % remote working option depending on location.

Key Responsibilities

• Support technical planning, network configuration, and live‑on‑the‑air execution of field trials, modernizations, and user evaluations.
• Collaborate with the Applications Engineering team to leverage continuous testing and competitive benchmarking data, helping verify that proposed solution architectures are technically sound.
• Maintain close alignment with the Business Development team to support their ongoing technical needs and align work with established strategic priorities.
• Assist in building and presenting technical demonstrations tailored to airborne, tactical edge, and expeditionary airbase networking needs.
• Perform market research to identify potential integrations with industry partners and test end‑to‑end network architectures.
• Assist Business Development in engaging with technical stakeholders across Department of the Air Force Program Executive Offices (DAF PEO C3BM, PEO C3I&N), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), and Tactical Operations Center-Light (TOC‑L) leads.
• Serve as an internal voice for the Airman by gathering field feedback and operational requirements, helping translate them into product roadmap inputs, and tracking engineering progress against operational needs.
• Travel Requirement – 50 %; frequent travel to customer sites, research laboratories, and strategic field‑testing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related C5ISR field with 2–5 years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering, technical business development, or defense technology roles; OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant technical or defense experience.
• Exposure to or working knowledge of Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), IP-based routing protocols, or tactical communication systems.
• Basic familiarity with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
• Security Clearance: Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire.
• Citizen due to clients under U.Basic understanding of Department of the Air Force tactical procurement pathways (DAF PEO C3BM, PEO C3I&N, AFLCMC, AFRL), network modernization priorities (DAF Battle Network, ACE, ABMS), or Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) / uncrewed systems integration.
• Practical experience with TCP/IP networking, Linux environments, or scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++) for test automation.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team setting.
• Outdoor environment for large-scale field trials and tactical demonstrations.
• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in rugged field environments.
• Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. for the set‑up of complex tactical network demonstrations and testing.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Relocation Provided
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Commitment

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. NOTE - 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.Person (permanent resident or citizen). 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; Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related C5ISR field with 2–5 years of demonstrated experience in systems engineering, technical business development, or defense technology roles; OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant technical or defense experience. Security Clearance: Government SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one within 15 months of hire. Citizen due to clients under U.Travel Requirements

Company Culture

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. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions.