Senior Firmware Test Engineer

Motorola Solutions; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Senior Test Automation Expert to oversee validation strategies for access control systems. This role combines firmware development, embedded system knowledge, and automation to ensure product reliability.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience and is proficient in Python and C/C++. The position offers a salary range of $130,000 to $160,000 and a variety of benefits including medical and 401K.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in firmware development, embedded systems engineering, or firmware validation.
• Proficiency in Python for developing test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment for signal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive test strategies ensuring secure and performant connections.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop automation frameworks for firmware testing.
• Mentor junior engineers in testability during product design.

Skills

Firmware development

Embedded systems engineering

Python

C/C++ programming

HIL testing

Network protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Digital Multimeters

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

Avigilon Alta is a leader within the access control industry. Our access control solution makes businesses more secure with multi-factor authentication, enables a contactless entry experience and can be easily scaled and managed due to its cloud-based architecture.

We are looking for an outstanding team member to architect and drive the validation strategy for our deeply embedded firmware across new and existing products. We are seeking a senior technical leader to join us as we build, scale, and innovatively validate our industry-leading platform for access control and office automation. Outstanding analytical skills and a developer-centric approach to automation are a must. We are particularly seeking candidates who can bridge the gap between hardware and software-possessing the skills to design sophisticated Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) automation and troubleshoot complex system behaviors in power-constrained, real-time environments.

Job Description

As a test automation expert at Avigilon Alta, you will be the technical authority responsible for the validation strategy of our next-generation access control ecosystem. This role requires a deep understanding of how embedded systems interact with the physical world and the cloud. You will bridge the gap between electronics design, firmware development, and world-class test automation.

What You'll Do

• Design and lead the execution of comprehensive test strategies that cover the "hardware-to-cloud" journey, ensuring our readers and controllers are secure, performant, and resilient.
• Develop sophisticated, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) automation frameworks that exercise firmware at the driver, middle-ware, and application layers.
• Utilize a broad understanding of electronics to debug complex issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol sniffers.
• Validate and stress-test a variety of communication protocols including RS-485, Ethernet/IP, BLE, NFC, and UWB.
• Ensure robust device connectivity and security by testing network stacks, TLS/X.509 certificate handling, and data integrity across various deployment environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate directly with Hardware and Software teams to implement "testability" into the product design phase (DFT/DFM).

What You Bring

• A strong background in electronics; you are comfortable reading schematics and understanding the electrical constraints of embedded systems.
• Proven experience in firmware development or low-level testing (C/C++), with a firm grasp of RTOS, interrupt handling, and memory management.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python or similar languages for building scalable, automated test suites.
• Comprehensive knowledge of serial and networked communication (UART, SPI, I2C, TCP/IP, and RS-485).
• The ability to see the "big picture" of a product ecosystem and the discipline to build a validation culture that balances speed with unshakeable reliability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in firmware development, embedded systems engineering, or firmware validation, with at least 3 years in a lead or principal capacity.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (Master's preferred).
• Expert-level proficiency in Python for developing complex, scalable test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Deep understanding of C/C++ and the ability to read and critique production-level firmware, including RTOS-based architectures and interrupt-driven logic.
• Hands-on experience with hardware lab equipment, including Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Digital Multimeters for low-level signal analysis and troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of wired and wireless interfaces, specifically RS-485, UART, I2C, SPI, and TCP/IP networking.
• Proven track record of implementing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.

Target Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years of firmware or embedded development
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PaidParental & 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.

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