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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Motorola Solutions

Irvine, CAFull-time$180–220K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$180–220K/yr
Location
Irvine, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions subsidiary, is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer for its Irvine engineering team. The role develops MANET radios and research projects across embedded firmware, networking, security, and device drivers. It is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at the Irvine Engineering and R&D Office. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, and U.S. citizenship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Embedded Firmware Development, requiredEmbedded Linux, requiredARM Processors, requiredC Programming, requiredLinux Kernel Driver Development, requiredEmbedded Systems, requiredNetworking, requiredSignal Processing, requiredWireless Applications, requiredSecurity Protocols, nice to haveEncryption Algorithms, nice to haveCNSA Algorithms, nice to haveSocket Programming, nice to haveInternet Protocols, nice to haveEthernet Protocols, nice to haveMAC, nice to haveNetworking Layers, nice to haveAMD UltraScale+ MPSoC, nice to haveMicrochip PolarFire SoC BSP Development, nice to haveIPsec, nice to haveData Authentication, nice to haveLinux Interrupt Service Routines, nice to haveLifting 20 Lbs, requiredBending and Reaching, requiredKneeling or Squatting, requiredWalking, required

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Related, required8+ Years Embedded Software Experience, requiredU.S. Citizenship, requiredBackground Check and Drug Test, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full 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 Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.

Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”? Job Description THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, who will report to the Senior Engineering Director on the Irvine Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects. This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features.

This position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ Engineering and R&D Office in Irvine, CA, near the vibrant Irvine Spectrum.

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

  • Lead the architectural design and development of highly efficient low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs (e.g., UltraScale+), and optimizing Linux-based networking stacks for wireless applications.
  • 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.
  • Analyzing and improving 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.
  • Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
  • 8+ years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
  • Demonstrated hands-on and lead expertise designing and developing embedded firmware using embedded Linux on ARM processors, for networking, signal processing and/or wireless applications
  • Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
  • 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

  • Knowledge of and experience with 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Office environment.

  • Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

  • Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.

  • Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.

  • Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.

  • Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION: $180,000 - $220,000 / annually

The pay range is NOT a guarantee, is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

#silvuscareers

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.

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

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.

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
  • 8+ years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
  • Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

Travel Requirements 10-25% Relocation Provided Domestic Position Type Experienced 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,345 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$180–220K/yr
  • California median$144–220K/yr325 salary ranges
  • US median$128–194K/yr991 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $200K, is 10% above the California median midpoint ($181K) — in the middle half of Embedded Software Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 406 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs in California and 1,345 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Embedded Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,113 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 556 of the 1,345 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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