Software Test Engineer

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.

About the role

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of " Keeping Our Heroes Connected "?

The Opportunity

The Software Test Engineer position reports to the Software Quality Assurance Manager within the Software Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will help accelerate software quality by carrying out manual regression tests and driving exploratory and ad-hoc testing across StreamCaster products. This role works hand-in-hand with engineers to debug issues, triage defects, resolve reports, and build scripts to facilitate testing of features like PTT and network performance. Engineers will also champion the documentation of design requirements and decisions.

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

• Execute manual regression tests.
• Lead ad-hoc testing and debugging efforts for the software department.
• Perform exploratory tests against defect reports, new features, and bug fixes.
• Triage defect reports and collaborate with engineers on their resolution.
• Develop scripts to aid testing for features like PTT and network performance.
• Record tickets for detected software defects.
• Document software product requirements and design decisions.
• 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.
• 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

• Familiarity and exposure to test tools like Wireshark, TCPDump, Putty/Minicom.
• Good foundational skills in software development with Python, C/C++, or related languages.
• Experience developing for one or more of Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, or Bare metal environments.
• Proficient with web browser development tools for inspecting network requests.
• Acquainted with mesh networking.
• Trained in and understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience with electrical or RF instrumentation and design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting technical challenges.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Indoor air-conditioned facility.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
• Lift equipment, up to 50lbs., for set up of demonstrations and testing.
• Walking/Moving in the lab.

Compensation

$36.06 - $43.27 / hourly

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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.

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!