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At a glance
Motorola Solutions is hiring a Embedded Software Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $38.46–$52.88 an hour. The description mentions Embedded C and Linux. Motorola Solutions has 99 other openings in the US, 9 of them in Los Angeles, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 132 Software & IT openings in Los Angeles, CA today; the typical one asks for 6 years and advertises about $202,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Motorola Solutions advertises $38.46 to $52.88 an hour, a midpoint of $45.67 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 61% of the 59 software & IT jobs in California that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $45 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $45.67 an hour comes to about $95,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 50 states. Most are in software & IT (49), sales & BD (16) and operations (7). The biggest locations are Chicago, IL (19), New York, NY (15) and Schaumburg, IL (14). 39% of them are remote, 20% are open to entry-level candidates and 87% show pay. We collect Motorola Solutions' jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re 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 that’s 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
Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments. Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer who will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects. This position reports to the Director of Software Engineering on the Software Engineering team.
This position is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The location for this role is Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA.
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
- Implement software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and routing protocols.
- Analyze and improve product security and robustness to meet certain regulatory requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria.
- Implement network management software and web interface.
- Application and user interface development for customer demonstrations and evaluations.
- Implement testing software and product performance and reliability testing.
- Linux system customization and scripting.
- Implement different security protocols and encryption algorithms.
- Travel requirement; rare local travel, as required by Silvus.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
- Demonstrated expertise in C programming.
- NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. permanent resident or U.S. citizen) due to U.S. government contracts.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Exposure to embedded system software development.
- Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development.
COMPENSATION: $38.46 - $52.88/hourly
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The salary range is NOT a guarantee and is based on market research and peer data and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.
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 you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re 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 this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
- Demonstrated expertise in C programming.
- NOTE - Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. permanent resident or U.S. citizen) due to U.S. government contracts.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
Domestic
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
YesOur U.S. Benefits include:
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!
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 you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re 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 this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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