Radio Infrastructure Software Test Specialist

Job Description

As a Public Safety LMR Radio Infrastructure Software Test Specialist, you will be responsible for the rigorous validation of mission-critical voice and data infrastructure. Your work ensures that first responders (Police, Fire, and EMS) have a "always-ready" communication backbone. You will test the software driving digital trunked simulcast systems, dispatch consoles, and core network controllers, focusing on high availability, security (encryption), and inter-agency interoperability using a combination of manual and scripted test scenarios.

Mission-Critical System Testing: Design and execute test plans for P25 (Phase 1 & 2) infrastructure, including trunking controllers, base stations, and multisite gateways, network switches and routers, and servers.

Protocol & Interface Validation: Perform deep-packet analysis of LMR-specific interfaces such as ISSI (Inter-Subsystem Interface) and CSSI (Console Subsystem Interface) to ensure seamless roaming and dispatch.

High-Availability Testing: Conduct redundancy testing to verify that the system remains operational and resilient to failures.

Security & Encryption: Validate end-to-end encryption (AES-256) and OTAR (Over-the-Air Rekeying) software workflows to ensure secure communications.

- Foundational knowledge of Python, Perl, and Linux Shell Scripting for basic test automation and log parsing

- Strong command-line skills in Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments.

- Understanding of IPv4/IPv6, Subnetting, VLANs, and Multicast.

- Proficiency with Wireshark to capture and analyze IP-based traffic

- Experience with OS virtualization (VMware or VirtualBox)

- Working experience with Windows and Linux operating systems

- Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing, technical concepts to multiple different stakeholders

- Ability to pass a criminal background check

- Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Preference given to candidates with:

- Hands-on experience programming / troubleshooting Cisco and Juniper networks

- Basic technical working knowledge of LMR radio systems (P25 Phase I and II, ISSI (Inter-Subsystem Interface) and CSSI (Console Subsystem Interface), radio terminal programming, RF methodologies)

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science, or Telecommunications

• 2–4 years in a software QA/Testing environment

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Intern

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

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.

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