Silvus is hiring a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join its Engineering Group in Irvine, CA, reporting directly to the Senior Engineering Director. This role involves developing critical components of Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects, including implementing MAC protocols, audio streaming applications, enhancing product security to meet regulatory standards like NIST FIPS 140-3, and maintaining device drivers for ARM and RISC-V systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C programming, Linux kernel driver development, and knowledge of encryption algorithms such as CNSA suites, along with expertise in socket programming and network protocols. They should also be familiar with AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP support package development. This position requires a deep understanding of IPsec and data authentication mechanisms, making it ideal for someone passionate about embedded systems and security in the networking domain.
Skills
C
Linux kernel driver development
Socket programming
Internet/Ethernet protocols
AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC
Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP
IPsec
Network protocols
Data authentication
Encryption algorithms
NIST FIPS 140-3
NIAP Common Criteria
ARM
RISC-V
What you'll do
Implement software for MAC protocols and mobile ad-hoc networking routing.
Develop audio streaming and push-to-talk voice applications.
Enhance product security to meet NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria requirements.
Create and maintain device drivers and board support packages for ARM and RISC-V systems.
Support AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP development.
What we're looking for
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field.
8+ years of embedded system software development experience.
Expertise in C programming and Linux kernel driver development.
Experience with security protocols, encryption algorithms, and IPsec.
Knowledge of socket programming and Internet/Ethernet protocols.
Development and maintenance of device drivers for ARM and RISC-V systems.
Market check
Salary context
This
$180,000–$250,000
range sits above
82%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$131,650–$223,400
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,450–$208,312
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is a leading American technology company providing mission-critical communications, video security, and analytics for public safety and enterprise customers.
Motorola Solutions currently has
87 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$120,000–$150,000
across 76 roles with salary data.
C
Linux kernel driver development
ARM
RISC-V
BSP development
AMD UltraScale+
Microchip Polarfire SoC
Socket programming
IPsec
Internet/Ethernet protocols
NIST FIPS 140-3
NIAP Common Criteria
CNSA suite
C
Python
Bash
Linux kernel driver development
Network configurations and programming
NIST FIPS 140-3
NIAP Common Criteria
IPsec
IGMP
SNMP
Audio codecs
Stream protocols
AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC
Microchip Polarfire SoC