Associate Director of Embedded Software Engineering

Motorola Solutions

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Los Angeles, CA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 5 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike enabling the coordination thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.


Department Overview

Silvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025 and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies.

With deep roots in DARPA research Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight Silvus radios form a self-healing self-forming mesh network enabling secure and reliable connectivity including video and high-bandwidth data.


Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Embedded Software Engineering to join our Engineering Group reporting to the Director of Software Engineering. The successful individual in this role will lead a team to participate in the development of Silvus MANET radios and other advanced R&D projects. This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers networking functions and services encryption and security features.

The position is located at Silvus headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles CA and is on a hybrid schedule a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead a team of engineers and be responsible for the teams success on the assigned projects.

  • Work with the Director of Software Engineering and the rest of the engineering team to improve engineering process product quality reliability and performance.

  • Develop device drivers and board support packages.

  • Develop the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.

  • Develop efficient wireless multicast protocols for mobile ad-hoc networking.

  • Develop network management software and user interfaces.

  • Develop audio streaming and push-to-talk voice applications.

  • Perform system level design and implement security protocols and encryption algorithms on StreamCaster radios and other products.

  • Support product security effort and regulatory compliance requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria.

  • Engage with and support customer as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experiences with leading a team of engineers to do hands on development.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science or relevant engineering fields.

  • 8 years of relevant embedded system software development experience.

  • Strong expertise in C programming

  • Expertise in board support package and secureboot in AMD UltraScale MPSoC and/or Microchip Polarfire SoC based products.

  • Linux kernel driver development expertise.

  • Expertise in network configurations and programming.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Experience with different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms.

  • Scripting languages such as Bash and Python.

  • Proven experience with audio codecs and stream protocols

  • Demonstrated experience with networking protools such as IPsec IGMP SNMP.

  • Working knowledge and understanding of NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria certficiation.

  • Experience with communication systems and networking products development.

COMPENSATION: $200000 - $250000/annually

The pay range is NOT a guarantee is based on market research and peer data and will vary depending on the candidates experience and qualifications.


Basic Requirements

  • Experiences with leading a team of engineers to do hands on development.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science or relevant engineering fields.

  • 8 years of relevant embedded system software development experience.

  • Strong expertise in C programming

  • Expertise in board support package and secureboot in AMD UltraScale MPSoC and/or Microchip Polarfire SoC based products.

  • Linux kernel driver development expertise.

  • Expertise in network configurations and programming.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.


Travel Requirements

Under 10%


Relocation Provided

Domestic


Position Type

Experienced


Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our :

  • 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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

Were 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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