Principal Embedded Software Engineer
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. Silvus Technologies, acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, develops world-class advanced communications technologies 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.
About the role
Silvus is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join our Engineering Group in Irvine, CA. This role involves developing Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects, covering all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions, encryption, and security features. The position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at our Engineering and R&D Office near the Irvine Spectrum.
Responsibilities
- 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 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.
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.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.
Skills
- Knowledge of and experience with 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.
Pay
$180,000 - $250,000 annually. The pay range is based on market research and peer data and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Fully onsite, Monday through Friday.
Benefits
- 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
Travel Requirements
10-25%
Relocation provided for domestic candidates.