Senior Embedded Software Engineer, R&D

Motorola Solutions

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $140,000–$200,000 / yr
Posted: 156 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 135 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Embedded Software Engineer, R&D

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer – R&D joins the Research & Development department to develop advanced communications technologies for tactical mesh networks. This role involves implementing software for MAC and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols, alongside network management tools and web interfaces. The engineer will build security protocols, encryption algorithms, audio streaming, and push-to-talk voice applications while ensuring products meet NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria standards. Daily tasks include developing device drivers and board support packages for ARM and RISC-V systems, performing Linux system customization, and creating testing software for performance reliability. Key technical requirements include expertise in C programming, Linux kernel driver development, socket programming, and experience with Internet/Ethernet protocols. The role addresses complex communication challenges by providing secure, high-bandwidth data connectivity in both line-of-sight and extreme non-line-of-sight environments.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

C Linux Kernel embedded system s ARM RISC-V Socket Programming IPsec MAC Mobile Ad-hoc Networking Ethernet NIST FIPS 140-3 NIAP Common Criteria Encryption Algorithms Scripting

What you'll do

Implement the software portion of MAC and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
Develop network management software and web interface components.
Implement various security protocols and encryption algorithms for secure communication.
Develop audio streaming and push-to-talk voice applications.
Enhance product security and robustness to meet NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria standards.
Create testing software to evaluate product performance and reliability.
Develop and maintain device drivers and board support packages for ARM and RISC-V systems.
Perform Linux system customization and scripting tasks.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. Citizen due to government contract requirements.
Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
Minimum 3 years of relevant embedded system software development experience with an advanced STEM degree.
Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
Preferred Master of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Knowledge of security protocols, encryption algorithms (such as CNSA), and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec).
Experience with socket programming, various Internet/Ethernet protocols, and Linux Interrupt Service Routine development.

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