Software Test Engineer
About The Position
Motorola Solutions, through its subsidiary Silvus Technologies, is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join their team. This role is crucial for accelerating software quality by performing manual regression tests, exploratory testing, and ad-hoc testing on StreamCaster products. The engineer will collaborate closely with other engineers to debug issues, triage defects, resolve reports, and develop scripts for testing features like PTT and network performance. Additionally, the role involves championing the documentation of design requirements and decisions. This is a 100% onsite position, Monday through Friday, located at Silvus Technologies' headquarters in West Los Angeles, CA.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related technical field.
- Strong 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity and exposure to test tools like Wireshark, TCPDump, Putty/Minicom.
- 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.
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 as assigned.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
