Systems Engineer - Entry level

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 OverviewMotorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of professional mobile communications systems with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. Our company has an outstanding track record of success and strives to build long­ term relationships with our customers.
The group's primary role is the implementation of mission critical digital mobile communication systems for State and local Government & Public Safety agency customers. We have a high performance culture, often with demanding cycle times and high customer expectations. The expected growth in business over the coming years makes this an exciting time to join the organization, with excellent career prospects.
Job Description

Overview:

• Our 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 customers

• 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 live mobile video transmission supplementing our traditional core voice and narrowband data networks.

Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations:

The System Engineer will take responsibility for and oversee all technical aspects, along with a senior engineer, of assigned project from award until system acceptance. This involves:

• Final Design and implementation of the radio network including infrastructure, subscribers, and mobile backhaul

• Customer presentations

• System staging

• System acceptance testing

• Radio coverage testing and interference mitigation

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

• Preparation of system fleetmap, encryption and radio programming templates

• Complete system documentation

• System upgrades

• Travel (25%-50%) is required for all project phases, from design through final acceptance.

Specific Knowledge/Skills:

• Radio communication systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless or broadband/LTE

• IP networking, network design methodologies & troubleshooting (Ethernet, TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS)

• Ideally pursuing 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

Preferred Experience:

• Juniper, Aviat, Cisco, Nokia/Alcatel, Xtreme, Ceragon

• Knowledge of switching and routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, iBGP, eBGP, M-BGP, MPLS RSVP-TE, and LDP)

• Knowledge in line of sight microwave propagation

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networking, Communications or similar engineering or technical discipline

• OR 2+ 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].