Research and Development (R&D) Test Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental & Family Leave

Incentive bonus plans

Job summary

Silvus Technologies, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is seeking an R&D Test Engineer to develop, test, and validate advanced MANET radios and wireless products. You will implement testing procedures, design automated tests, and collaborate with R&D to define performance requirements.

The role involves lab and field testing, travel for demonstrations, and contributing to qualification of emerging technologies. Citizenship for government contracts is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in embedded firmware development and testing, or 1 year with advanced degree.
• Experience with wireless or electronics manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• U.S. citizenship required for government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Operate, implement, and maintain wireless system testing procedures.
• Design and maintain automated testing and logging software.
• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to define performance requirements.
• Conduct lab and field testing using channel emulators and lab instruments.
• Assist in qualification and demonstrations of emerging technologies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Embedded Linux

Testing & validation

Lab instrumentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Channel emulators

Windows

Linux

Job description

Company & Role Overview

Silvus Technologies, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, seeks an R&D Test Engineer to develop, test, and validate advanced MANET radios and wireless products.

Responsibilities

• Operate, implement, and maintain wireless communication system testing procedures.
• Design and maintain automated testing and logging software.
• Collaborate with R&D and Engineering teams to define performance requirements and troubleshoot new designs.
• Conduct lab and field testing using channel emulators and lab instruments.
• Assist in qualification and demonstration of emerging technologies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements

Occasional domestic travel, including overnight stays, to support experimentation and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience in embedded firmware development and testing, scripting, embedded Linux, C/C++, and Python; or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience with wireless or electronics manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• U.S. citizenship required for government contracts.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Programming in C/C++, Python, or MATLAB.
• Experience with networked testing systems.
• Testing embedded radio communication systems.
• General familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Office and outdoor testing environments.
• May involve lifting up to 20 lbs, bending, reaching, kneeling or squatting.
• Exposure to heat, cold, and allergens during field tests.

Compensation

$85,000 – $130,000 annually, depending on skill level and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Parental & Family Leave
• Incentive bonus plans

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.