Software Test Engineer

Posted Yesterday
Schaumburg, IL
Hybrid
64K-128K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
We help people be their best in the moments that matter.
The Role
The Software Test Engineer ensures the quality of products by managing test lab resources, collaborating with teams on test cases, maintaining automation frameworks, and developing test plans. Responsibilities include preparing test reports and providing feedback to improve software quality.
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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
Company Overview:
At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.
Department Overview
Our RF Site Software Engineering organization, a key component of the ASTRO Networks business segment at Motorola Solutions, consists of a diverse group of software engineers, product architects, system architects, and test engineers. We are situated across various global locations, working collaboratively to develop next-generation RF Site solutions.
Leveraging the latest in virtualization technologies on a robust Linux platform, our team follows modern software development practices such as continuous integration/continuous deployment, DevOps, component-level and system-level automated testing. We use Agile methodologies to organize our work and we are responsible for end-to-end software development life-cycle.
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated candidate. In this position you will be responsible for ensuring mission-critical quality in our products. Your tasks will include:

  • Ensuring the availability and reliability of test lab resources.

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize test scenarios and cases.

  • Promoting and implementing continuous integration practices, ensuring seamless integration of testing into the development lifecycle.

  • Preparing and presenting comprehensive test reports, highlighting test coverage, defects, and risks.

  • Providing feedback and recommendations to improve the quality and testability of software designs.

  • Setup and maintenance of lab equipment, including RF sites, routers, servers

  • Leading creation and execution of test plans and scripts for project-based, new software rollout in close collaboration with architects and developers

  • Maintaining test automation frameworks

  • Triaging software problems prior to production rollouts

  • Participating in reviews of architectural and design requirements to ensure testability and identify potential risks or issues.

  • Developing test plan/schedule and maintaining test matrix based on development 

  • Using tools such as Quality Center or TestRail to track the progress of test case development and execution

  • Occasional assignments in software product development using agile methodologies.

  • Experience in creating and executing test plans, and in developing and maintaining test infrastructure.

  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, bash, etc.).

  • Aptitude for independently learning new technologies.

  • Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience in creating and executing test plans.

  • Experience in building and maintaining test infrastructure.

  • Knowledge of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and processes.

  • Skills in defect detection, debugging, and regression.

  • Experience with C++, Java, or other object-oriented languages.

  • Knowledge/experience in RF/Telecommunications systems.

  • Exposure to Agile/DevOps development practices.

  • Experience with Linux.

  • Experience with Git, Jira, Confluence.

  • Understanding of real-time processing in an embedded environment.

 Target Base Salary Range: $63,800  - $127,600 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
  • Bachelor's (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.


Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
No

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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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
23,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer

Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. 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.

Why Work With Us

We are a global family of driven, dynamic people who inspire and support everyone around us to be the best version of themselves. We embrace a “people first” philosophy – and are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of caring and inclusiveness. Are you ready to join our team and be a part of a close-knit community in a big company?

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Motorola Solutions Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We believe that the next big idea can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. That’s why we offer office-based, hybrid and remote working models, where Motorolans can do their best work wherever they work best.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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