Radio Infrastructure Software Test Specialist

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.

Aperçu de l’entreprise

Chez Motorola Solutions, nous pensons que tout commence par nos employés. Nous sommes une communauté mondiale soudée, unie par la volonté incessante de contribuer à la sécurité des personnes partout dans le monde. Nous concevons et connectons des technologies qui contribuent à protéger les personnes, les biens et les infrastructures. Nos solutions favorisent la collaboration essentielle pour améliorer la sécurité des populations, des écoles, des hôpitaux, des entreprises et, finalement, des nations. Connectez-vous à une carrière qui compte et aidez-nous à bâtir un avenir plus sûr.

Department Overview

The software verification team validates the system releases for both the VESTA Radio and ASTRO25 P25 public safety radio infrastructure products, and add-on peripherals. The successful candidate will directly report to the Test and Services manager and join a team of experienced software test and customer support engineers who are responsible for new initiative testing of the Motorola Solutions' LMR infrastructure product line.

Job Description

As a Public Safety LMR Radio Infrastructure Software Test Specialist, you will be responsible for the rigorous validation of mission-critical voice and data infrastructure. Your work ensures that first responders (Police, Fire, and EMS) have a "always-ready" communication backbone. You will test the software driving digital trunked simulcast systems, dispatch consoles, and core network controllers, focusing on high availability, security (encryption), and inter-agency interoperability using a combination of manual and scripted test scenarios.

Mission-Critical System Testing: Design and execute test plans for P25 (Phase 1 & 2) infrastructure, including trunking controllers, base stations, and multisite gateways, network switches and routers, and servers.

Protocol & Interface Validation: Perform deep-packet analysis of LMR-specific interfaces such as ISSI (Inter-Subsystem Interface) and CSSI (Console Subsystem Interface) to ensure seamless roaming and dispatch.

High-Availability Testing: Conduct redundancy testing to verify that the system remains operational and resilient to failures.

Security & Encryption: Validate end-to-end encryption (AES-256) and OTAR (Over-the-Air Rekeying) software workflows to ensure secure communications.

- Foundational knowledge of Python, Perl, and Linux Shell Scripting for basic test automation and log parsing

- Strong command-line skills in Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments.

- Understanding of IPv4/IPv6, Subnetting, VLANs, and Multicast.

- Proficiency with Wireshark to capture and analyze IP-based traffic

- Experience with OS virtualization (VMware or VirtualBox)

- Working experience with Windows and Linux operating systems

- Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing, technical concepts to multiple different stakeholders

- Ability to pass a criminal background check

- Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Preference given to candidates with:

- Hands-on experience programming / troubleshooting Cisco and Juniper networks

- Basic technical working knowledge of LMR radio systems (P25 Phase I and II, ISSI (Inter-Subsystem Interface) and CSSI (Console Subsystem Interface), radio terminal programming, RF methodologies)

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science, or Telecommunications

• 2–4 years in a software QA/Testing environment

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

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.

Motorola Solutions adopte, favorise et promeut les principes de diversité, d’équité et d’inclusion. Nous encourageons et accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quelles que soient leur race, origines ethnique, religion ou croyance, orientation sexuelle, identité et expression sexuelle, statut d’anciens combattants ou tout autre statut protégé par la Loi.

Nous sommes fiers de notre culture axée sur les personnes et les communautés, encourageant ainsi chaque Motorolan d’être la version la plus authentique de lui-même dans ses responsabilités afin de tenir la promesse d’un monde plus sécuritaire.

Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à notre communauté mais croyez que vous ne possédez pas toutes les exigences requises pour le poste convoité, nous aimerions tout de même connaître les raisons pour lesquelles vous pensez être un excellent candidat pour notre équipe.

Nous offrons également des mesures d’adaptation pendant toutes les étapes du processus d’embauche afin de favoriser l’inclusion des personnes vivant avec un  handicap physique et/ou mental. Pour demander un aménagement, veuillez remplir ce formulaire d'aménagement raisonnable afin que nous puissions vous aider.