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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Test and Automation Engineer - **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Testing, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Data Logging, Scripting, Information Technology - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cc21a339-9563-4429-8c4e-c8c03fee8d5c ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field. * Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in system test and automation * Demonstrated experience in embedded firmware development, testing, scripting, C/C++, and python * Demonstrated experience in wireless/networking in an electronics manufacturing or R&D environment. * Proven experience with lab instruments such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and wireless environment emulation equipment and laboratory configuration * Proven experience with wireless and radio communication systems, radio frequency signal propagation principles, and digital communication technologies. * All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Advanced degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering * Demonstrated experience with TCP/IP networking. * Excellent organizational skills, attentiveness to details, and ability to multi-task and quickly switch gears. * Strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively communicate internally and with customers. * Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively interact with cross-functional teams and customers., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field. * Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, specifically in system test and automation * All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test. ## Description Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of "Keeping Our Heroes Connected"?, Silvus is seeking a Senior System Test and Automation Engineer who will report to the R&D Director, Implementation on the Research and Development team. The successful individual in this role will be part of the R&D team that understands performance requirements, develops test plans, implements testing infrastructure and streamlined test automation, and performs demonstration of Silvus' MANET radios and other wireless products and technologies under development., * Ownership of the complete design and execution of full coverage test procedures for novel wireless communication, sensing, and other effects and solutions using Silvus hardware and software products * Working closely with R&D system engineers and Engineering teams to understand performance requirements and expected system behaviors, define test plans and implement test automation, perform troubleshooting and qualification of new designs. * Working closely with the software development team to augment test systems to support rollout of new features and product configurations. * Design and implementation of logging and analysis tools to capture performance of both the systems under test and the test infrastructure itself. * Oversight of the usage, performance, and maintenance of laboratory test setups including variety of wireless environment emulation and test equipment and environments. * Test and hardening of existing features through firmware and hardware changes in a practical environment. * Other related duties, of which the above are representative. * Travel Requirements - Occasional domestic travel away from the office, including overnight, to support experimentation and demonstration of cutting-edge technology under development. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [JavaScript? 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