Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

Motorola Solutions, Silvus Technologies—acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025—develops world-class advanced communications technologies for safety and security. This role is with Silvus Technologies, part of Motorola Solutions, reporting to the Senior Engineering Director for Irvine with dotted-line reporting to the Director of Software Engineering. The successful candidate will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects, including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features.

This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ Engineering and R&D Office in Irvine, CA, near the Irvine Spectrum, with occasional travel to the LA HQ as needed.

• Implementation of the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
• Network management software and web interface development.
• Implementation of various security protocols and encryption algorithms.
• Audio streaming and push-to-talk voice application implementation.
• Analyze and improve product security and robustness to meet regulatory requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria.
• Implementation of testing software for product performance and reliability testing.
• Device driver and board support package development and maintenance for ARM and RISC-V based systems.
• Linux system customization and scripting.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
• Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

• Knowledge of security protocols and encryption algorithms such as the CNSA (Commercial National Security Algorithm) suite.
• Experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols.
• Understanding of MAC and networking layers of a communication system.
• Experience in AMD Ultra Scale+, MPSoC, Microchip Polarfire SoC, or BSP (Board Support Package) development.
• Strong working understanding of IPsec.
• Linux Interrupt Service Routine development.

$135,000 - $200,000 / annually. This salary range is not a guarantee; it is based on market data and will vary based on experience and qualifications.

• Travel: 10-25%
• Relocation:
  None
• Position Type:
  Experienced
• Referral Payment Plan:
  Yes

• Incentive bonus plans
• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off packages
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid parental & family leave
• And more

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.

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