System Test Team Manager Build Technology That Saves Lives (Open)
Job Summary
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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats 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 Overview
The ASTRO Consoles team is the backbone of this mission-critical communication for public safety agencies worldwide. With a storied history of supporting public safety for over 50 years our offerings stand as the most widely used and trusted products in the dispatch center. Our dispatch solutions empower police fire rescue and emergency services to coordinate rapid responses when lives are on the line. Our mission is to deliver reliable real-time secure communication that empowers dispatchers in high-stakes environments where zero downtime is mandatory and every second counts.
Job Description
We are looking for a passionate Engineering Manager to lead and inspire our Software Test Team.
The quality bar in the ASTRO Consoles team is unusually high: when our software fails someone calling for help doesnt get through. That is the standard we all uphold.
You will be responsible for quality vision for how our team meets this standard and drive improvements in our quality processes to reduce test time while increasing product quality. The latter part is where this role gets interesting. We are rebuilding how we test by incorporating AI and automation through every stage of the SDLC from test design and environment provisioning to failure triage. We want a leader who is genuinely excited to drive that transformation.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You will be expected to read test plans critically get into the automation and the lab and be fluent enough in the product to know when a release is actually ready.
What youll own
Own the quality bar. Set system test strategy across manual verification system test automation and the labs the team depends on define what coverage means for a zero-failure product and hold that line under schedule pressure.
Lead AI adoption in testing. Drive daily AI usage on real problems starting with your own work. Decide what to establish as standard practice and what to bin.
Build and grow the team. Coach test engineers set clear expectations and give direct feedback to establish a high bar without burning people out..
Make quality legible to leadership. Report progress risk and issues to executives within Motorola product engineering and go-to-market functions.
Go deep on the domain. Public safety voice is specialised and credibility is what makes the rest of the role work. Youll build real depth in the product the standards and how customers actually operate.
Improve how engineering works. Partner with development product and DevOps to drive better practice across the lifecycle.
Basic Requirements
BSc or MSc in Computer Science Automation Telecommunications or a related technical engineering discipline
Experience leading a software test QA or system verification team - or technical/test lead experience plus a clear appetite to step into people leadership
Solid grounding in the software development lifecycle with real depth in testing: test strategy system-level verification and test automation
Practical daily proficiency with AI development tools (e.g. Claude Code Copilot Gemini) applied to engineering problems.
Ability to identify roadblocks and drive them promptly to resolution
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical risk clearly to senior stakeholders
English at B2/C1 or above
Familiarity with Agile and Scrum practices
Would be a plus
Experience testing mission-critical high-availability or safety-relevant systems
Familiarity with land mobile radio P25/ASTRO VoIP or real-time audio
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks (Python Java or similar)
Experience managing physical test labs or hardware-in-the-loop environments
Experience applying AI to test generation log analysis or failure triage
In return for your expertise well support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also to reward your hard work youll get:
Great team atmosphere
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies learn fast and a lot :)
Competitive salary package
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible working hours
Strong team-oriented culture
Comfortable work conditions (high class offices parking space volleyball field on site)
Private medical coverage
Life insurance
Access to wellness facilities and integration events
Membership in engineering communities
Trainings and broad development opportunities
Relocation support
Travel Requirements
Relocation Provided
Position Type
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more