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Sr RDE Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$120K - $130K/yr

... software engineering, ensuring that our radio frequency tools, diagnostic applications, and LMR platforms deliver seamless situational clarity to emergency responders and mission-critical teams ...

Sr RDE Engineer

$120K - $130K/yr

... software engineering, ensuring that our radio frequency tools, diagnostic applications, and LMR platforms deliver seamless situational clarity to emergency responders and mission-critical teams ...

Serve as the Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) for assigned projects. Review and approve structural calculations, drawings, and specifications. Ensure compliance with nuclear codes, standards, and QA ...

Controls Engineer

Waynesboro, GA · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Serve as the Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) and Responsible Lead Engineer for assigned design changes * Provide technical oversight and review of design products and documentation * Lead ...

RDE Engineering REPORTS TO (JOB TITLE): DUAL REPORT Job Purpose Performsroutine tasks in the design of new products and makes improvements to existingproducts. Learning to evaluate products, parts ...

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RDE Engineering REPORTS TO (JOB TITLE): DUAL REPORT Job Purpose Performsroutine tasks in the design of new products and makes improvements to existingproducts. Learning to evaluate products, parts ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for rde engineer in the United States is $68,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an RDE engineer?

RDE Engineers, or Real Driving Emissions Engineers, are professionals who specialize in testing and analyzing vehicle emissions under real-world driving conditions. Their main role is to ensure that vehicles comply with environmental regulations by measuring pollutants like NOx and CO2 during actual on-road operation, rather than just in laboratory settings. RDE Engineers use specialized equipment to collect data, analyze results, and help manufacturers improve vehicle designs to meet stringent emissions standards. They play a crucial role in reducing the environmental impact of transportation and ensuring public health and regulatory compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RDE engineer?

To thrive as an R&D Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, problem-solving, and research methodologies, often backed by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools, and knowledge of industry standards or patents is typically required, along with certifications such as Six Sigma or PMP being advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, creativity, and effective communication skills help an R&D Engineer innovate and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualities are crucial to drive technological advancements and deliver competitive, high-quality products.

What are some common challenges RDE engineers face when transitioning a prototype to large-scale production?

R&D Engineers often encounter challenges when moving a prototype from the lab to mass production, such as ensuring product scalability, maintaining quality consistency, and addressing cost constraints. They must collaborate closely with manufacturing and quality assurance teams to adapt designs for manufacturability and troubleshoot unforeseen issues that arise during scale-up. This process requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective cross-functional communication to ensure the final product meets both technical specifications and production goals.

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Sr RDE Engineer

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

Motorola
Technology, Communication and Media • 10K+ employees

$120K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago


Motorola Solutions rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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 OverviewAt Motorola Solutions, safety and security drive everything we build. Our team designs and connects critical technologies across our safety ecosystem in our continuous commitment to "Solving for safer." The Coverage Tools team bridges field operations with software engineering, ensuring that our radio frequency tools, diagnostic applications, and LMR platforms deliver seamless situational clarity to emergency responders and mission-critical teams nationwide.
Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Coverage Tools Support Specialist to serve as a vital development liaison with our Coverage Test Center (CTC). In this role, you will diagnose software anomalies occurring during field coverage testing, oversee support channels, and guide new software releases through validation testing and documentation updates. Candidates can reside remotely anywhere in the United States, with a working preference for Central Standard Time (CST) to align with field operations and development schedules. We empower every Motorolan to pursue their potential in a people-first culture-candidates with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support & Platform Quality

  • Observe, analyze, and characterize software issues occurring during field coverage tests, delegating resolutions to development teams to help ensure optimal platform performance

  • Manage support channels to assist users, drive final release validation testing, update technical documentation, and coordinate field tests in an Agile environment

Job Requirements:

Technical Expertise

  • ASTRO 25 & LMR Platforms to diagnose software issues across Hydra, Voyager, and Magellan systems

  • JavaScript & Google Apps Script to develop, analyze, and maintain system rules using functions, variables, loops, and conditional statements

Professional Experience

  • Field Diagnostics & Software Support to analyze complex field issues and coordinate resolution workflows between field teams and software engineering

Target Base Salary Range:$120,000 - $130,000

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 Degree in a related area of study

  • 5+ years of experience in coverage design and testing

  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.


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.

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 thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you.


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About Motorola Solutions

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At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. It's the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class. As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, we create and connect the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and command center software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways. At Motorola Solutions, we're ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Bring your passion, potential and talents to a career that matters.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1928