Systems Engineer

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer.

Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem.

That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view.

We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help.

The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

The Post-Sale Systems Engineering team is the technical lifeblood of the Systems Integration organization. Our engineers design and implement the innovative communications solutions that make a difference in Solving for Safer .

As the solution architect and technical consulting lead, the Systems Engineering team has the end-to-end design, technology consultancy, and implementation responsibility for all post-sale project engagements.

The Systems Engineering team delivers customer drive, world-class, leading edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges of our First Responder and Government customers.

Job Description

Note : This is a remote position with travel (25-50%) to support projects. The candi date MUST reside in or be open to relocation to OH, MI, MN, WI, SD or ND.

The System Engineer will take responsibility for and oversee all technical aspects of the assigned project from award until system acceptance.

This involves :

Final Design and implementation of the radio network accounting for infrastructure, subscribers, power systems design, equipment shelter and tower layouts, backhaul network design including microwave, leased line, and customer provided Ethernet networks

Strong interpersonal relationship building and the ability to work directly with end-user customers and peers

Customer presentations

System staging

Developing system acceptance test plans and conducting system functional acceptance testing

Radio coverage testing and interference mitigation

Supplying input and participating in radio system licensing (FCC / Industry Canada / NTIA)

Preparation of system fleetmap, encryption, and radio programming templates

Complete system documentation

Develop plans and participate in live system cutovers and upgrades

Specific Knowledge / Skills :

Experience / knowledge in radio communication systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless or broadband / LTE

Experience, good understanding, and working knowledge in IP networking, network design methodologies & troubleshooting (Ethernet, TCP / IP, L2 / L3, MPLS)

Certifications through CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA or similar

Excellent communications skills and the ability to present complex topics to nontechnical audiences.

Self motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment

Additional Preferred Experience / Skills :

Previous knowledge and experience working with Juniper, Aviat, Nokia microwave and IP network routing

Experience with switching and routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, iBGP, eBGP, M-BGP, MPLS RSVP TE, and LDP)

Experience / knowledge in line of sight microwave propagation

Note : This is a remote position with travel (25-50%) to support projects. The candi date MUST reside in or be open to relocation to OH, MI, MN, WI, SD or ND.

Travel is required as needed, for all project phases, from design through final acceptance.

Security Clearance Requirement :

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.

Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer.

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Basic Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or technical discipline AND 4+ years of engineering, technical or similar experience

OR 6+ years of engineering, technical or similar experience

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Our U.S. Benefits include :

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

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.