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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Silvis, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $100,006.0 - $140,005.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Linux, Device Drivers, Ethernet, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Human-Computer Interaction, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Linux Kernel, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Package Development Process, Software Reliability Testing, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Socket Programming, Software Engineering, Network Routing, Audio Streaming, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2b72e865-c6bb-437a-b555-ca8c7f9bfdcd

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
 * 3 years of relevant embedded system software development experience; 1 year of relevant embedded system software development experience with an advanced STEM degree.
 * Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
 * All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 * Masters of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science.
 * Knowledge and experience of different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms.
 * Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols.
 * Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system.
 * Experience in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP support package development.
 * Deep understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, data authentication and encryption.
 * Linux Interrupt Service Routine development., * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
 * 3 years of relevant embedded system software development experience; 1 year of relevant embedded system software development experience with an advanced STEM degree.
 * Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
 * All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements
Under 10%

## Description

* Implementation of the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
 * Network management software and web interface implementation.
 * Implementation of different security protocols and encryption algorithms.
 * Audio streaming and push-to-talk voice application implementation.
 * Analyze and improve product security and robustness to meet certain regulatory requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria.
 * Implementation of testing software for product performance and reliability testing.
 * Device driver and board support package development and maintenance for both ARM and RISC-V based systems.
 * Linux system customization and scripting.


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