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Department OverviewMotorola Solutions’ Vehicle Intelligence team is redefining how data and image analytics protect communities, enable smart cities and deliver more efficient commercial operations. Our platform prioritizes security and privacy while leveraging AI to accelerate insight from an advanced suite of fixed and mobile capture technologies. We are a high-growth vertical within the Motorola Solutions portfolio, focused on scaling our AI-driven insights to a global audience in Public Safety and commercial markets.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Firmware Engineer to join our product development team, ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with expertise in embedded systems, C/C++, and hardware-software integration. You will contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of firmware for cutting-edge AI enabled camera systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Firmware Development: Design, code, and debug C/C++ firmware for embedded Linux or RTOS platforms on ARM microcontrollers and processors. Implement and test peripherals (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART), communication protocols, and core system features following best practices.
Testing and Debugging: Develop, execute, and document unit, integration, and system-level tests. Use tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers to diagnose and resolve hardware-software issues.
Hardware-Software Integration: Partner with hardware engineers during board bring-up, verify peripherals, and integrate drivers. Address firmware and hardware interaction challenges.
Factory Support: Develop and maintain manufacturing test tools, resolve firmware issues during production, and collaborate with operations teams to optimize deployment processes.
Documentation and Process: Create technical documentation, track tasks using Git and project management tools, and stay updated on embedded system best practices.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
Proficiency in C/C++ for bare-metal or RTOS environments.
Knowledge of embedded systems concepts, microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M), interrupts, memory management, and real-time constraints.
Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART) and basic lab equipment for debugging.
Experience with version control (e.g., Git).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) and Linux OS.
Knowledge of wireless protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) and hands-on hardware design experience.
Familiarity with production processes, manufacturing test development, or automation scripting (e.g., Python, Bash).
Prior internship or project experience in firmware development.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Note: Candidate must be in office 3 days per week in the Allen, TX office.
Target Base Salary Range: $95,000 USD - $110,000 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.
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Basic Requirements
Bachelors degree with 1+ years of experience with IOT devices
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel RequirementsUnder 25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanNo
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.
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