Test Engineer

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** 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
** The Specialty Camera Engineering team based in Ware, UK is responsible for developing cameras for long range surveillance applications, such as border or coastal security. The products are aimed at public and commercial safety. The team is responsible for the development of the complete products, including hardware, firmware and mechanics and takes care of the whole development life-cycle that includes development, testing and maintenance of the systems we build.##

Job Description
** Software & Firmware Test Engineer (QA)
** In this role, you will be an integral part of our dynamic, fast-paced software development team. We are looking for a proactive contributor who thrives on collaboration and is eager to engage in the entire software development lifecycle, from initial concept generation and architectural design through to final implementation and launch.

This position follows a hybrid model, combining the flexibility of remote work with essential in-person teamwork. Therefore, candidates must be able to reliably commute to our Ware office to collaborate on key projects and attend scheduled team meetings.
** Core Technical Proficiencies
*** Programming

Languages:

Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems testing; scripting experience with Python for automation.
* Processors:
Familiarity with Microchip PIC
32, ARM architectures, Intel x86 and their software/firmware testing requirements.
* Operating Systems:

Experience with bare-metal, RTOS environments and Linux from a validation and verification perspective.
* Networking:
Understanding of TCP and UDP networking protocols; ability to design and execute relevant test cases.
* Communication Protocols:
Experience testing SPI, I2C, CANbus and other embedded interfaces.
* Robotics & Control Systems:
Experience or strong interest in test automation for robotics or control software.
* Dev Ops & CI/CD:
Familiarity with automated testing, continuous integration.
* Version Control:
Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows for test asset management.
* Jira ticketing system: experience with bug tracking and issue recording.
** Advantageous Skills and Knowledge
*** Python:
Advanced scripting for automated test development, data analysis, or custom validation tools.
* Image Processing:
Experience in testing image processing pipelines.
* Camera Systems:
Familiarity with camera hardware/software interfaces, sensor validation, and test automation.
* Hardware/Software Co-Verification:
Experience working closely with hardware teams to plan, execute, and document board bring-up and system-level validation.
** Collaboration & Personal Attributes
**
* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Proven ability to work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to define test requirements, investigate issues, and ensure product quality.
* Problem-Solving:
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for complex embedded systems.
* Adaptability:
Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and adapt to dynamic project requirements.
* Initiative:
Proactive in developing new tests, automating manual processes, and identifying/resolving quality issues.
* Communication:
Ability to document test plans, results, bugs, and provide actionable feedback to both software and hardware stakeholders.
* Ownership:
Lead and drive key quality assurance and automation projects from conception to completion.
* Test Strategy:
Define and implement our overarching test strategy, ensuring all new features and products meet our quality standards across multiple scrum teams

* Collaboration:

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