Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Itasca, IL

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 OverviewOur 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, 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

Scope of Responsibilities:

Candidates for this position are software engineers with strong knowledge and hands-on experience in writing and executing software and hardware test plans for embedded systems.

The Test engineer will be responsible to plan the product test approach and scope, review project requirements and provide feedback, write software and hardware test cases, execute test cases, record and manage defects, and communicate issues, risks and status on a timely basis. You may also be responsible in driving the production and shipment of the final product.

The Test engineer analyzes, develops, designs, and maintains manual and software Automation Test scripts for the organization's products and systems. Performs system integration of software and hardware to maintain throughput and program consistency. Develops, validates, and tests: structures and user documentation. Assist in resolving customer field issues on live, production systems. Troubleshoot customer reported issues Maintain client/server product.

The testing conducted will be both manual and automated, using the existing software test environment and processes for all aspects of embedded system testing, including development and execution of tests for the product user interface, regression testing, performance verification, fault tolerance, and capacity testing for multiple products/projects. You will be a major contributor to the design, implementation and execution of both individual project test plans (automated and manual), as well as overall software test strategy for each product. A strong ability to closely work with software developers to clearly document faults, debug, troubleshoot and resolve problems is also needed to succeed.

Specific Knowledge/Skills:

- Minimum of 2 years software test development experience or embedded software experience and a desire to move into a software test development role.

- Demonstrated commitment to quality with a passion for testing

- Experience in Functional and Automated Software Testing

- Experience in testing Hardware and Embedded Systems

- Experience with testing Android products is desired.

- Experience establishing automated and manual software test strategies and processes

- Experience with Jira is a plus

- Experience in GIT version control is desired

- Strong ability to work independently, as well as, with highly cross-functional teams

- Superior analytical and problem solving skills

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

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Target Base Salary Range: $110,500 - $133,000 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.

Basic Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

• You must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & 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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