Motorola Solutions

Firmware Engineer II

Motorola Solutions

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: AllenTexasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Partner with hardware engineers during board bring-up, verify peripherals, and integrate drivers.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing test tools, resolve firmware issues during production, and collaborate with operations teams to optimize deployment processes.
  • 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).
  • Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) and Linux OS is preferred.
  • Knowledge of wireless protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) and hands-on hardware design experience is preferred.
  • Familiarity with production processes, manufacturing test development, or automation scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) is preferred.
  • Prior internship or project experience in firmware development is preferred.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Benefits
  • 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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
CC++embedded systemsRTOSARM microcontrollerscommunication protocolsunit testingintegration testingsystem-level testingautomation scripting
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingtechnical documentationtask tracking