Software Engineer I - SQA

Location: Los Angeles, CA

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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Silvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025 and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies.

With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data.

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Software Engineer I - Software Quality Assurance (SQA) position reports to the Software Quality Assurance Manager within the Software Engineering team.  The successful individual in this role will drive customer success by developing robust automated test fixtures for StreamCaster radios that achieve comprehensive feature and code coverage, rigorously exercise product interfaces and functionality to validate proper function and graceful failure handling, and collaborate closely with development teams to promote high software quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.

This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement automated test plans evaluating reliability and performance of StreamCaster interfaces and features.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of test stations.
• Partner with developers to validate automated test and fixture designs.
• Create tickets to record detected product defects and regressions.
• Create regression tests from previously reported defects.
• Triage defect reports and collaborate with engineers on their resolution.
• Adhere and contribute to upholding software usability and quality standards.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Travel Requirements – rare local travel, as required by Silvus.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related technical field.
• Strong foundational skills in software development with Python, C/C++, or related languages.
• Experience developing in one or more of Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, or Bare metal environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of software testing practices (unit, integration, system testing) gained through academic projects, internships, or personal work.
• Fundamental understanding of computer networking concepts.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience with test and analysis tools like Selenium, Pytest, Wireshark, and TCPDump.
• Experience with automation and reporting tools like Jenkins or ReportPortal.
• Skilled in the use of containerization and deployment tools like Docker or Nginx.
• Familiarity and exposure to web browser tools for inspecting network requests or aiding Selenium development.
• Trained in and understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Acquainted with mesh networking.
• Experience with electrical or RF instrumentation and design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting technical challenges.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related technical field.
• Strong foundational skills in software development with Python, C/C++, or related languages.
• Experience developing in one or more of Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, or Bare metal environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of software testing practices (unit, integration, system testing) gained through academic projects, internships, or personal work.
• Fundamental understanding of computer networking concepts.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

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.