Senior Test Engineer Firmware

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As a test automation expert at Avigilon Alta you will be the technical authority responsible for the validation strategy of our next-generation access control ecosystem. This role requires a deep understanding of how embedded systems interact with the physical world and the cloud. You will bridge the gap between electronics design firmware development and world-class test automation.

• Design and lead the execution of comprehensive test strategies that cover the "hardware-to-cloud" journey ensuring our readers and controllers are secure performant and resilient.
• Develop sophisticated hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) automation frameworks that exercise firmware at the driver middle-ware and application layers.
• Utilize a broad understanding of electronics to debug complex issues using oscilloscopes logic analyzers and protocol sniffers.
• Validate and stress-test a variety of communication protocols including RS-485 Ethernet/IP BLE NFC and UWB.
• Ensure robust device connectivity and security by testing network stacks TLS/X.509 certificate handling and data integrity across various deployment environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate directly with Hardware and Software teams to implement "testability" into the product design phase (DFT/DFM).

• A strong background in electronics; you are comfortable reading schematics and understanding the electrical constraints of embedded systems.
• Proven experience in firmware development or low-level testing (C/C++) with a firm grasp of RTOS interrupt handling and memory management.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python or similar languages for building scalable automated test suites.
• Comprehensive knowledge of serial and networked communication (UART SPI I2C TCP/IP and RS-485).
• The ability to see the "big picture" of a product ecosystem and the discipline to build a validation culture that balances speed with unshakeable reliability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in firmware development embedded systems engineering or firmware validation with at least 3 years in a lead or principal capacity.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).
• Expert-level proficiency in Python for developing complex scalable test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Deep understanding of C/C++ and the ability to read and critique production-level firmware including RTOS-based architectures and interrupt-driven logic.
• Hands-on experience with hardware lab equipment including Oscilloscopes Logic Analyzers and Digital Multimeters for low-level signal analysis and troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of wired and wireless interfaces specifically RS-485 UART I2C SPI and TCP/IP networking.
• Proven track record of implementing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.

Target Base Salary Range: $130000 - $160000
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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• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years of firmware or embedded development
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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.

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