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# Entry Level Control Hardware Development Engineer

- **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Schaumburg, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $66,900 - $85,300
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Analog Electronics, Automation of Tests, Network Analysis, Codecs, Programming Tools, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, Schematic Capture, Subsystems, Scripting, PIC Microcontroller, Wired Networks
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://motorolasolutions.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Schaumburg-IL/Entry-Level-Control-Hardware-Development-Engineer_R67706

## About the Role

* Design of digital circuits, experience with Microprocessor/Microcontroller, DSP, FPGA, and memory subsystem.
 * Design of wired network, experience with Ethernet PHY and switch.
 * Design of analog and audio circuits, experience with audio CODECs.
 * Measure audio performance utilizing associated measurement equipment.
 * Design using operational amplifiers, signal-to-noise design, dynamic range, clipping, and amplifier feedback circuitry.
 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
 * As part of the design work, the use of a scope and logical analyzer, audio test equipment such as signal generators, function generators, and audio analyzers.
 * Knowledge or experience with development tools such as digital and analog circuit simulators.
 * Experience with Schematic capture tools, Cadence is a plus.
 * Experience and knowledge in HDL and FPGA design are a plus., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline is required.
 * Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position

## Description

As a Control Hardware Development Engineer in our Public Safety group, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing control hardware solutions for use in public safety radio products., * Support and maintain current shipping radio and console products.

 * New development and support of digital, analog, and audio designs used in our Mission Critical Public Safety communication systems.
 * Digital circuitry development, including Microprocessor/DSP, FPGA, memory, and Ethernet interface.
 * Analog circuitry development, including audio circuitry, codec interfacing, audio gain, and power amplifier design.
 * Circuit simulation of Electrical designs and utilizing the latest test equipment for circuit analysis and certification.
 * Automated test setup and execution using Python scripting.
 * Utilize test equipment such as a scope, logic analyzer, signal generators, function generators, and audio analyzers to perform circuit testing and certification to ensure compliance with design requirements.
 * Develop intellectual property for the corporation.