Entry Level Control Hardware Development Engineer

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The RF Site Infrastructure team is part of the Systems and Products organization. It is responsible for developing and maintaining the infrastructure for two-way radio communications in Astro, Tetra, PCR & Private Broadband systems.

Job 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Desired Skills:

• 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.

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Target Base Salary Range: $66,900 - $85,300 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• 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

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

Referral Payment Plan

No

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.