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Test Automation Engineer, Co-Op

Summary

A co-op Test Automation Engineer develops and executes automated tests for Motorola’s cloud-native security platform, bridging software and hardware (e.g., cameras, access control). They design simulators, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate on ensuring product quality for critical security operations.

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Aperçu de l’entreprise

Chez Motorola Solutions, nous pensons que tout commence par nos employés. Nous sommes une communauté mondiale soudée, unie par la volonté incessante de contribuer à la sécurité des personnes partout dans le monde. Nous concevons et connectons des technologies qui contribuent à protéger les personnes, les biens et les infrastructures. Nos solutions favorisent la collaboration essentielle pour améliorer la sécurité des populations, des écoles, des hôpitaux, des entreprises et, finalement, des nations. Connectez-vous à une carrière qui compte et aidez-nous à bâtir un avenir plus sûr.


Department Overview

The System Test team is first and foremost champions of quality. We believe quality extends beyond bug-free software; it is about ensuring our platform meets the standards our customers need when managing critical security operations. We leverage AI to enhance productivity and testing efforts, ensuring we maintain quality at a pace that fits our rapidly changing world. Our team is situated across various global locations, working collaboratively to develop next-generation solutions.


Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Test Automation Engineer Co-op to join our System Test team supporting Operator, our cloud-native security incident management platform. In this role, you will assist in designing and implementing automated tests, develop device simulators, and gain hands-on experience using AI tools to support development and testing. A unique and exciting aspect of this role is the opportunity to directly test physical hardware integrations, specifically live cameras and access control systems, within a modern cloud application.


Working closely with senior engineers and the broader test team, you will learn what it takes to ensure our products meet the strict quality standards our customers rely on for critical security operations. You will gain practical exposure to analyzing requirements, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and executing test runs.
Key Responsibilities

  • Cloud & Hardware Testing: Assist in developing and executing automated and manual tests bridging software and hardware, specifically focusing on how cameras, doors, and access control systems interact seamlessly within our cloud-native application.
  • Device Simulation: Help build and maintain software-based device simulators (such as camera simulators) to mock physical hardware behaviors, allowing the team to effectively and reliably test cloud application features at scale.
  • Requirements Analysis: Learn to analyze specifications and functional requirements alongside senior testers to identify candidates for automation versus manual execution.
  • Automation Framework Design: Contribute to scalable test automation frameworks using TypeScript and Playwright, supporting complex system features in a distributed SOC environment.
  • CI/CD & Execution: Gain hands-on experience monitoring and configuring GitHub Workflows for Continuous Integration (CI/CD), analyzing automated run results, and learning to log defects with technical precision.

Basic Requirements

  • Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (ideally in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year).
  • Foundational Knowledge: Solid academic or personal project experience in software development, scripting, or testing.
  • Programming Skills: Basic proficiency or strong foundational knowledge in TypeScript or Python for building automation scripts and simulators.
  • Version Control: Familiarity with Git version control (branching, committing, pull requests).
  • Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and an analytical mindset.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
  • Drive: A strong eagerness to learn new tools, frameworks, and test methodologies in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Automation Exposure: Familiarity with or academic exposure to automation testing tools (especially Playwright) and design patterns (e.g., Page Object Model).
  • Mocking & Simulation: Basic understanding of how to mock data or simulate device endpoints for testing purposes.
  • CI/CD Knowledge: Basic understanding of Continuous Integration concepts or exposure to GitHub Workflows.
  • Agile Experience: Understanding of Agile development environments (Scrum/Kanban) and defect tracking tools like Jira.
  • Tech Interests: Curiosity about API testing (REST/GraphQL), containerization (Docker), and leveraging AI tools to enhance coding and testing productivity.
  • Industry Interest: An interest in security, surveillance, or physical access control systems.

Target Base Salary Range: 38,000 - 63,000 CAD

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.


Basic Requirements

Must be enrolled in undergrad or graduate university program


Travel Requirements

None


Relocation Provided

None


Position Type

Intern



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.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Motorola Solutions adopte, favorise et promeut les principes de diversité, d’équité et d’inclusion. Nous encourageons et accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quelles que soient leur race, origines ethnique, religion ou croyance, orientation sexuelle, identité et expression sexuelle, statut d’anciens combattants ou tout autre statut protégé par la Loi.

Nous sommes fiers de notre culture axée sur les personnes et les communautés, encourageant ainsi chaque Motorolan d’être la version la plus authentique de lui-même dans ses responsabilités afin de tenir la promesse d’un monde plus sécuritaire.

Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à notre communauté mais croyez que vous ne possédez pas toutes les exigences requises pour le poste convoité, nous aimerions tout de même connaître les raisons pour lesquelles vous pensez être un excellent candidat pour notre équipe.

Nous offrons également des mesures d’adaptation pendant toutes les étapes du processus d’embauche afin de favoriser l’inclusion des personnes vivant avec un handicap physique et/ou mental. Pour demander un aménagement, veuillez remplir ce formulaire d'aménagement raisonnable afin que nous puissions vous aider.

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