System Test Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department OverviewInnovation is the oxygen of our company, and in 2023, we invested more than US$850 million in research and development (R&D). We’re now opening a new Research & Development Centre in Cork, Ireland focused on designing software for the company’s comprehensive land mobile radio (LMR) portfolio, with plans for expansion across other technologies in the future.
Motorola Solutions’ ecosystem of technologies is centred on safety and security, with LMR representing a foundational core. The company has deployed more than 13,000 LMR networks worldwide, trusted by governments and enterprises for highly secure communications designed to work in the most extreme conditions. Modernised with broadband and advanced data applications, LMR remains at the forefront of providing public safety agencies with the communications they rely on and need.
You’ll be part of our diverse and experienced global team, developing meaningful solutions that support thousands of public safety agencies and enterprises worldwide in solving complex safety and security challenges. Come join our team to work on real-world projects with a real-world impact.
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated candidate. In this position you will be responsible for ensuring mission-critical quality in our products. Your tasks will include:

• Ensuring the availability and reliability of test lab resources.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize test scenarios and cases.

• Promoting and implementing continuous integration practices, ensuring seamless integration of testing into the development lifecycle.

• Preparing and presenting comprehensive test reports, highlighting test coverage, defects, and risks.

• Providing feedback and recommendations to improve the quality and testability of software designs.

• Setup and maintenance of lab equipment, including RF sites, routers, servers

• Leading creation and execution of test plans and scripts for project-based, new software rollout in close collaboration with architects and developers

• Maintaining test automation frameworks

• Triaging software problems prior to production rollouts

• Participating in reviews of architectural and design requirements to ensure testability and identify potential risks or issues.

• Developing test plan/schedule and maintaining test matrix based on development 

• Using tools such as Quality Center or TestRail to track the progress of test case development and execution

• Occasional assignments in software product development using agile methodologies

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Experience creating and executing test plans and developing and maintaining test infrastructure
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python, Perl, bash, etc.)
• Aptitude to independently learn new technologies
• Strong organizational, planning and leadership skills 
• Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment

Desired Skills:

• Experience creating and executing test plans
• Experience building and maintaining test infrastructure
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies and processes
• Defect detection, debugging and regression skills
• Experience with C++, Java or other object oriented languages
• Knowledge/experience in RF/Telecommunication systems
• Exposure to Agile/DevOps development practices
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with Git, Jira, Confluence
• Understanding of real time processing in an embedded environment

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes

• 24 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays

• Attractive Master Trust pension arrangement

• Flexible working options

• Private medical care

• Life assurance

• Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities

• Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc.

• Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days

• Family friendly policies

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced

Referral Payment PlanYes

CompanyMotorola Solutions UK Limited, Ireland Branch

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 email [email protected].