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# Principal Hardware Test Engineer

- **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Culver City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000 - $190,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Firmware, Strategies of Testing, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://motorolasolutions.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Culver-City-CA/Principal-Hardware-Test-Engineer_R69849

## About the Role

* Design, define, and develop fabrication, assembly, integration, and test processes for high-reliability access control hardware
 * Minimum of 7 years of experience in the hardware sector with direct experience collaborating with overseas ODM partners on design reviews, test scoping, and quality control
 * Design test equipment and test setups that are flexible and evolve with our ever evolving scope
 * Design assembly and fabrication tooling. Own these from concept through implementation
 * Develop work instructions and documentation for build and test processes
 * Outstanding communication and documentation skills
 * Experience working in production, R&D, or test operation environments
 * Understanding of how turn customer issues into testing activities and improved design requirements
 * Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice to Have

 * Extensive experience with overseas EMS, OEM, and ODM operations, manufacturing processes, and remote quality management
 * Bachelor's degree in STEM field (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, etc)
 * Deep understanding of automated continuous integration and testing strategies across hardware and firmware development cycles
 * Experience with OTA based products in high reliability applications
 * Prior experience developing security or access control hardware solutions
 * Willingness to work unconventional hours while working with overseas vendors, * Bachelor's degree
 * 5+ years of hardware engineering experience
 * Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced hands-on hardware test engineer to help build our next generation of critical access control hardware. You will work closely with overseas ODM partners to provide design review, identify test gaps, and strategically delegate testing between partners and in-house resources. You will also be responsible for structuring and managing a comprehensive testing strategy.

What You'll Do

 * Collaborate closely with overseas ODM partners to conduct design reviews, provide technical guidance, and ensure quality standards are met throughout development.
 * Define and establish clear testing boundaries, scope, and responsibilities to determine which tests are executed in-house versus with external partners.
 * Structure and manage an end-to-end testing strategy for next-generation hardware to guarantee high reliability and specified performance.
 * Establish continuous test automation frameworks and protocols integrated across both hardware and firmware development pipelines.