Senior Test Engineer, Firmware

Motorola Solutions

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Culver City, CA · San Mateo, CA Posted 74 days ago $130,000–$160,000 / year

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TL;DR

As a senior test automation expert at Avigilon Alta, you will lead the validation strategy for our next-generation access control ecosystem, ensuring secure, performant, and resilient hardware-to-cloud integration. You will design sophisticated Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) automation frameworks to validate firmware across various layers, debug complex issues using lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and stress-test communication protocols such as RS-485, BLE, NFC, and UWB. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate testability into product design. Ideal candidates have a strong background in electronics and firmware development, expertise in C/C++ and Python for building scalable test automation frameworks, and hands-on experience with embedded systems and RTOS-based architectures.

Skills

Python C/C++ RTOS HIL UART SPI I2C TCP/IP RS-485 BLE NFC UWB TLS/X.509 Embedded Systems Firmware Development Test Automation Network Protocols Electronics Design Validation Strategy

What you'll do

Design and lead comprehensive test strategies for hardware-to-cloud validation.
Develop sophisticated HIL automation frameworks to test firmware layers.
Debug complex issues using electronic lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Validate communication protocols including RS-485, BLE, NFC, and UWB.
Ensure robust device connectivity and security across various deployment environments.
Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with Hardware and Software teams.

What we're looking for

7+ years of experience in firmware development or embedded systems engineering, including at least 3 years in a lead role.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field; Master’s preferred.
Expert-level proficiency in Python for developing complex test automation frameworks.
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with C/C++ and RTOS-based firmware development.
Advanced knowledge of wired/wireless interfaces (RS-485, UART, I2C, SPI, TCP/IP).
Proven ability to design and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing frameworks.

Market check

Salary context

This $130,000–$160,000 range sits above 32% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$123,700–$214,975

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$140,075–$196,750

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.

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