Embedded Software Engineer

Posted 14 Days Ago
Schaumburg, IL, USA
In-Office
67K-95K Annually
Entry level
Hardware • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design, implement, and validate real-time embedded software for specialty communications products. Work across full lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, model training/evaluation, hardware debugging, testing, and documentation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and conform to strict software processes while learning wireless standards and interacting with product hardware.
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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
Our Applied Technology organization puts some of Motorola Solutions' brightest minds on unique, highly challenging projects. Based on decades of experience with our customers, we apply leading-edge technologies to support security and safety throughout the world. We engineer our products from start to finish and manufacture them in-house. We're known for low volume and high capability with focused specialization in areas including software-defined radios, advanced antenna solutions, artificial intelligence and machine learning, reverse engineering, cybersecurity, signals intelligence and more. We can't tell you much more about what we do, but we can tell you it's amazing.
Job Description
  • Candidates for this position are software engineers with strong programming skills who demonstrate curiosity, continuous learning, and an ability to adapt. Ideal candidates have a diverse knowledge and a wide variety of interests, especially in cellular / wireless communications.

  • Hands-on experience in embedded software development is also beneficial.

  • Our products are developed to very high standards of quality and reliability and you will be expected to learn and conform to the department’s software process during all development activities.

  • You will have the opportunity to create proof-of-concept and low-volume specialty communications products for government and private industry.

Responsibilities
  • Develop solutions for real world systems and standalone products to enhance existing Applied Technology offerings.

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary product development teams. 

  • Perform duties in all areas of development (i.e. requirements analysis, high and low-level design, coding, model training and evaluation, documentation, real world testing, and validation).

  • Hands-on interaction with product hardware for developing and debugging.

Specific Skills/Knowledge
  • Excellent understanding of real-time embedded software design and be proficient in Linux, C, C++, Python and other software languages and operating systems.

  • Assembly Language Experience

  • Practical experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and debugging microcontroller software is a plus.

  • Agile software development and/or Git/JIRA experience is a plus.

  • Flexible, results-oriented problem-solver who requires minimal supervision. Projects can vary greatly from one to the next, so you must thrive on variety and enjoy taking on new challenges.

  • Willingness to learn one or more wireless communication standards (GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, Tetra, etc.).

  • Ability to meaningfully communicate with members of all engineering disciplines (Hardware, RF, Software, FPGA, etc), as well as management.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Target Base Salary Range: $66,900  - $95,300  USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.


Basic Requirements
  • Bachelor's (BS) or Master's (MS) degree..

  • Experience programming in C, C++, and/or Python

  • Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract. Some contracts may have higher-level clearance requirements.


Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
New Grad
Referral Payment Plan
Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Paid Parental & 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.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree
  • Experience programming in C, C++, and/or Python
  • Proficient in Linux
  • Excellent understanding of real-time embedded software design
  • U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance
  • Hands-on interaction with product hardware for developing and debugging
  • Hands-on embedded software development experience
  • Assembly language experience
  • Practical experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and microcontroller debugging
  • Agile development and/or Git/JIRA experience
  • Willingness to learn wireless communication standards (GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, TETRA)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is effective from day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Offerings also include mental health benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts, with optional pet insurance.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes generous PTO with 9–10 paid holidays, and many salaried roles use a Flex Time Off or unlimited PTO approach. Paid parental and family leave plus adoption assistance expand support.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan, performance bonuses, and company equity bolster long-term value.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
21,000 Employees

What We Do

Motorola Solutions is a global technology company that provides mission-critical communications, video security, and command center software to help protect people, property, and places for public safety agencies and enterprises.

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