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Senior SW Test Engineer for Testing Embedded Systems - Custom Products

Motorola Solutions · Schaumburg, IL

Posted May 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you found a defect that only showed up when hardware and software were integrated together. How did you track it down?

real experience debugging at the hardware-software boundary, which is central to this custom products role

Tell me about a time you had to convince a developer that something was actually a bug, when they didn't think it was.

communication skill and confidence defending test findings to engineers who may be defensive

This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams but also independently. Tell me about a project where you had to do both, sometimes in the same week.

self-direction balanced with collaboration, since the posting explicitly calls out both

Technical

Walk me through a test plan you wrote for an embedded system that combined both hardware and software. What did you cover and why?

whether the candidate can structure a test approach that spans both hardware and software rather than treating them separately

What's your process for deciding which tests to automate and which to keep manual on an embedded product?

practical judgment about automation ROI in embedded contexts where full automation is often impractical

Describe your experience testing on Android, if you have it. What kinds of issues came up that were specific to that platform?

depth of Android testing experience since it's called out as desired but not required

How do you approach regression testing on a product that's still under active development, where new builds come frequently?

understanding of maintaining test coverage and efficiency against a moving target

How have you used Jira or a similar tool to manage defects across a project? What does a good bug report look like to you?

whether the candidate has real habits around defect tracking, not just tool familiarity

Have you worked with Git for version control on test scripts or test code? Tell me about how you organized that work.

hands-on version control experience specific to test automation code

What kinds of fault tolerance or capacity testing have you done on embedded systems, and what tools or methods did you use?

specific hands-on experience with the non-functional testing categories named in the posting

Situational

Say you're given a set of project requirements for a new custom radio or antenna product and they're vague or incomplete. What do you do before you start writing test cases?

ability to review requirements critically and push back or ask questions early, as the posting explicitly calls for requirement feedback

A customer reports a field issue on a live production system and it's not reproducible in your lab. Walk me through how you'd approach that.

troubleshooting method under uncertainty and comfort supporting deployed systems, not just pre-release testing

Tell me about a project where you had to balance test coverage against a tight shipment deadline. What got cut and how did you decide?

risk-based prioritization skills and comfort making judgment calls under schedule pressure

This work involves government contracts and eventually a security clearance. Is there anything about that process you want to ask about, or any concerns on your end?

awareness of and comfort with the clearance requirement and citizenship constraint tied to the role

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The full job description

As published by Motorola Solutions.

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 Our Applied Technology organization puts some of Motorola Solutions' brightest minds on unique, highly challenging projects. Based on decades of experience with our customers, we apply leading-edge technologies to support security and safety throughout the world. We engineer our products from start to finish and manufacture them in-house. We're known for low volume and high capability with focused specialization in areas including software-defined radios, advanced antenna solutions, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, signals intelligence and more. We can't tell you much more about what we do, but we can tell you it's amazing. Job Description Scope of Responsibilities: Candidates for this position are software engineers with strong knowledge and hands-on experience in writing and executing software and hardware test plans for embedded systems. The Test engineer will be responsible to plan the product test approach and scope, review project requirements and provide feedback, write software and hardware test cases, execute test cases, record and manage defects, and communicate issues, risks and status on a timely basis. You may also be responsible in driving the production and shipment of the final product.  The Test engineer analyzes, develops, designs, and maintains manual and software Automation Test scripts for the organization’s products and systems. Performs system integration of software and hardware to maintain throughput and program consistency. Develops, validates, and tests: structures and user documentation. Assist in resolving customer field issues on live, production systems. Troubleshoot customer reported issues Maintain client/server product. The testing conducted will be both manual and automated, using the existing software test environment and processes for all aspects of embedded system testing, including development and execution of tests for the product user interface, regression testing, performance verification, fault tolerance, and capacity testing for multiple products/projects. You will be a major contributor to the design, implementation and execution of both individual project test plans (automated and manual), as well as overall software test strategy for each product. A strong ability to closely work with software developers to clearly document faults, debug, troubleshoot and resolve problems is also needed to succeed. Specific Knowledge/Skills: - Minimum of 2 years software test development experience or embedded software experience and a desire to move into a software test development role. - Demonstrated commitment to quality with a passion for testing - Experience in Functional and Automated Software Testing - Experience in testing Hardware and Embedded Systems - Experience with testing Android products is desired. - Experience establishing automated and manual software test strategies and processes - Experience with Jira is a plus - Experience in GIT version control is desired - Strong ability to work independently, as well as, with highly cross-functional teams - Superior analytical and problem solving skills - Excellent oral and written communication skills #AppliedTech #LI-JM2 Target Base Salary Range: $110,500  - $133,000  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 • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering • You must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None 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.

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