
Firmware Engineer II
Motorola Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Allen • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per year
Job Level
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