Sr. Systems Engineer

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 OverviewOur Company has an outstanding track record of success and strives to build long term relationships with our customers. Customer satisfaction is given great emphasis and we strive to build a trusted advisor relationship with every customer.
The customer team comprises Sales, Project Management, System Engineering and System Technologist personnel working together in a high performance culture, often with demanding cycle times and high customer expectations because we are working on mission-critical communication systems.
Many of our systems are designed around the APCO Project 25 communications standard. With the growth of data services some of our customer’s mobile wireless networks are being enhanced with LTE infrastructure for applications such as APX Next Smart and live mobile video transmission supplementing our traditional core voice and narrowband data networks.
Job Description

Overview:

The Sr. Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design and implementation of solutions for Motorola’s ASTRO 25 and adjacent technologies for State and Local government public safety agencies. We are looking for Engineers who are energized by delivering solutions that truly make a difference.

Responsibilities:

• The Sr. Systems Engineer will work with a field team of Project Management, Systems Engineers, System Technologists, Construction Managers, and Customer Service Managers, and will be responsible for leading technical aspects of the assigned project until system acceptance. ​

This involves:

• Performing the Engineer of Record role for mid- to large-sized projects. 

• Remote work, primarily from a home office, with no local supervision.  Take initiative, lead customer-facing meetings, collaborate with contractors and vendors to drive results, and change priorities with little notice.

• Working on multiple projects while balancing priorities.

• High level of customer and consultant interaction involving customer design reviews, customer witnessed staging and acceptance testing events, coverage acceptance testing, live system upgrades, and troubleshooting efforts.

• Exhibiting professionalism through written and oral communications, being able to summarize complex technical concepts clearly, and present to both technical and non-technical team members.

• A high level of commitment and accountability to project and customer demands, as well as ownership of technical solutions, problem solving and project timelines.

• Design and implementation of the radio network including infrastructure, subscribers, mobile backhaul and WAN and CEN networks.

• Radio coverage modeling and testing

• Frequency analysis and interference mitigation

• Radio system licensing (FCC/Industry Canada/NTIA)

• Preparation of system fleet map, encryption and radio programming templates

• System buildout, configuration and acceptance testing in both lab staging and field environments

• Authoring and compiling system documentation (drawings, test plans, etc.)

• Live system cutovers and upgrades

• Recognizing the need to engage colleagues and/or specialists for assistance with difficult or new tasks

• Continuous learning via company training programs/materials and independent personal development

• Some amount of hands-on troubleshooting and configuration of equipment, periodically.

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

• Radio Frequency Engineering principles

• Land / Mobile Radio Engineering principles and terminology

• RFDS principles to include antenna and cable selection, transmit combiners, receive multi-couplers, and lightning protection systems.

• P25 Land Mobile Radio terminology and two-way subscriber radio provisioning methods.

• Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 architecture and subscriber radios is a plus.

• Familiarity with servers and related systems to include: VMware ESXI, Linux, and Microsoft operating systems.

• Construction of remote communication sites to include:  site selection, grounding, compound development, tower and shelter requirements.

• Familiarity with communications and low voltage wiring methods and practices

• Fortinet firewalls, Nokia 7705 series routers, Juniper SRX/MX (Junos) series routers, HP/Aruba switches

• Remote access using SSH, SCP, SFTP, RDP, VPNs

• Remote system work and troubleshooting, observing proper security access protocols.

• Knowledge with point-to-point Microwave systems, Microwave RF & Network design, FCC licensing a plus

• Software applications integration, Application Protocol Interfaces (API) concepts, computer operating systems, and the OSI model.

• Networking protocols and devices including OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPLS, SIP, RTP, SNMP, NAT, routers, switches, and stateful packet firewalls.

• Knowledge of physical layer such as fiber, copper, and microwave.

• Self-motivated, good written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills

Desired Certifications, Some or All:

• GROL (General Radiotelephone Operator License), Amateur Radio Operator License, or equivalent experience

• COMPTIA A+, Network +, Security +, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA or similar a plus.

Target Base Salary Range: $98,100.00 - $196,200.00 USD
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.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or technical discipline and 6+ years of engineering or technical experience

• OR 8+ years of engineering or technical experience

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

Travel Requirements25-50%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• 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
• and more!

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 email [email protected].