Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Motorola Solutions

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $180,000–$220,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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TL;DR · Principal Embedded Software Engineer

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The Principal Embedded Software Engineer joins the Software Engineering team to support the development of MANET radios and advanced research projects. This role involves leading the architectural design and development of low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs, specifically optimizing Linux-based networking stacks for wireless applications. Key responsibilities include implementing MAC and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols, developing device drivers and board support packages for ARM and RISC-V systems, and integrating security protocols and encryption algorithms. The engineer will also work on audio streaming, push-to-talk voice applications, and network management software. Required technical skills include C programming, Linux kernel driver development, and experience with AMD UltraScale+ and Microchip Polarfire SoCs. The work addresses mission-critical communications problems, providing secure, self-healing mesh networks for defense and public safety.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $180800 from 38 postings across 11 companies.

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Skills

Embedded Linux C ARM RISC-V Linux Kernel Device Drivers IPsec MANET MIMO Socket Programming Ethernet Firmware Signal Processing NIST FIPS 140-3 NIAP Common Criteria UltraScale+ Microchip Polarfire

What you'll do

Lead the architectural design and development of low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs.
Optimize Linux-based networking stacks for wireless applications.
Implement MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
Develop network management software and web interfaces.
Implement security protocols, encryption algorithms, and features to meet NIST FIPS 140-3 standards.
Develop audio streaming and push-to-talk voice applications.
Create testing software for product performance and reliability.
Develop and maintain device drivers and board support packages for ARM and RISC-V systems.

What we're looking for

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 wireless applications.
Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to government contracts.
Knowledge of and experience with different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as the CNSA suite (preferred).
Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols (preferred).
Experience in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP support package development (preferred).

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