Embedded Software Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking software engineers with a strong foundation in embedded development and real-time systems. You will work on diverse projects, collaborating with Hardware, RF, FPGA, and Software teams to deliver reliable, high-quality products.

You will learn and apply our software processes, contribute to proof-of-concept work, and grow skills across Linux and modern languages in a supportive, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded software development.
• Ability to learn and conform to the team software process.
• Hands-on development and debugging with product hardware.
• Opportunity to create proof-of-concept and low-volume specialty products.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for real world systems and standalone products.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary product development teams.
• Perform requirements analysis, design, coding, testing and validation.
• Interact with hardware during development and debugging.

Skills

Curiosity

Continuous learning

Adaptability

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Computer or Electrical & Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Linux

C

C++

Python

Git

JIRA

Job description

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

Our Applied Technology organization puts some of Motorola Solutions's brightest minds on unique, highly challenging projects. Based on decades of experience with our customers, we apply leading-edge technologies to support security and safety throughout the world. We engineer our products from start to finish and manufacture them in-house. We're known for low volume and high capability with focused specialization in areas including software-defined radios, advanced antenna solutions, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, signals intelligence and more. We can't tell you much more about what we do, but we can tell you it's amazing.

Job Description

Candidates for this position are software engineers with strong programming skills who demonstrate curiosity, continuous learning, and an ability to adapt. Ideal candidates have a diverse knowledge and a wide variety of interests, especially in cellular / wireless communications. Hands-on experience in embedded software development is also beneficial. Our products are developed to very high standards of quality and reliability and you will be expected to learn and conform to the department's software process during all development activities. You will have the opportunity to create proof-of-concept and low-volume specialty communications products for government and private industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for real world systems and standalone products to enhance existing Applied Technology offerings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary product development teams.
• Perform duties in all areas of development (i.e. requirements analysis, high and low-level design, coding, model training and evaluation, documentation, real world testing, and validation).
• Hands-on interaction with product hardware for developing and debugging.

Specific Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent understanding of real-time embedded software design and be proficient in Linux, C, C++, Python and other software languages and operating systems.
• Agile software development and/or Git/JIRA experience is a plus.
• Flexible, results-oriented problem-solver who requires minimal supervision.
• Projects can vary greatly from one to the next, so you must thrive on variety and enjoy taking on new challenges.
• Ability to meaningfully communicate with members of all engineering disciplines (Hardware, RF, Software, FPGA, etc), as well as management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Target Base Salary Range

$75,000 - $130,000 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.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's (BS) or Master's (MS) degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience programming in C, C++, and/or Python
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract. Some contracts may have higher-level clearance requirements.
• Travel Requirements None
• Relocation Provided None
• 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.