Principal Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Principal jobs in Los Angeles are concentrated across K-12 education, charter networks, and private schools, with the heaviest demand in neighborhoods like Koreatown, South LA, and the San Fernando Valley. Employers hiring right now include Northrop Grumman, K2 Space, and MiniMed. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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 Overview
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.
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.
Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Job Description
THE COMPANY
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.
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.
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 Principal Embedded Software Engineer , who will report to the Director of Software Engineering on our Software Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects. This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features.
This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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
- Primary : Lead the architectural design and development of highly efficient low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs (e.g., UltraScale+), and optimizing Linux-based networking stacks for wireless applications.
- Secondary : Device driver and board support package development and maintenance for both ARM and RISC-V based systems.
- Additional : Implementation of the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
- Additional : Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
- Travel Requirement – none.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
- 8+ years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on and lead expertise designing and developing embedded firmware using
embedded Linux on ARM processors, for networking, signal processing and/or wireless applications
- Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
- 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
- Knowledge of and experience with different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms.
- Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols.
- Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system.
- Experience in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP support package development.
- Deep understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, data authentication and encryption.
- Linux Interrupt Service Routine development.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Office environment.
- Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
- 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.
COMPENSATION
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.
CA Pay Range: $180,000 - $220,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
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.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. 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; only job postings for positions located in the US.
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.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
- 8+ years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on and lead expertise designing and developing embedded firmware using embedded Linux on ARM processors, for networking, signal processing and/or wireless applications
- Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
- 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 Requirements
10-25%
Relocation Provided
Domestic
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
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.
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 Overview
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.
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.
Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Job Description
THE COMPANY
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.
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.
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 Principal Embedded Software Engineer , who will report to the Director of Software Engineering on our Software Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects. This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features.
This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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
- Primary : Lead the architectural design and development of highly efficient low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs (e.g., UltraScale+), and optimizing Linux-based networking stacks for wireless applications.
- Secondary : Device driver and board support package development and maintenance for both ARM and RISC-V based systems.
- Additional : Implementation of the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
- Additional : Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
- Travel Requirement – none.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
- 8+ years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on and lead expertise designing and developing embedded firmware using
embedded Linux on ARM processors, for networking, signal processing and/or wireless applications
- Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
- 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
- Knowledge of and experience with different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms.
- Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols.
- Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system.
- Experience in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP support package development.
- Deep understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, data authentication and encryption.
- Linux Interrupt Service Routine development.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Office environment.
- Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
- 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.
COMPENSATION
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.
CA Pay Range: $180,000 - $220,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
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.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. 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; only job postings for positions located in the US.
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.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
- 8+ years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on and lead expertise designing and developing embedded firmware using embedded Linux on ARM processors, for networking, signal processing and/or wireless applications
- Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
- 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 Requirements
10-25%
Relocation Provided
Domestic
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
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.
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Principal Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a principal job in Los Angeles?
The strongest path in Los Angeles is building a record as an assistant principal or instructional coach within the Los Angeles Unified School District or one of the city's large charter networks, such as those concentrated in South LA and the East Side. Demonstrating measurable gains in student outcomes, experience managing diverse urban campuses, and fluency in culturally responsive leadership gives candidates a clear edge in this market.
Which companies hire principals in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles principal roles are posted by Northrop Grumman, K2 Space, and MiniMed and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The employer mix reflects the city's dense landscape of public district schools, independent charter operators, private and parochial institutions, and education-focused nonprofits headquartered across the metro.
Are there remote principal jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, though opportunities are limited since most principal roles require a daily on-site presence to lead staff and serve students directly. About 56% of principal openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to cluster in curriculum development, edtech, or district-level administrative roles rather than campus-based leadership.
How can I get a principal job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Los Angeles is securing an assistant principal or dean of students role within LAUSD or a local charter network, which typically accepts candidates who hold a valid administrative credential and bring strong classroom experience. Programs run by organizations like the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools actively develop teacher-leaders for school administration, and lateral moves from instructional coaching or department head positions are common stepping stones locally.
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