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Illinois Remote Work, United States of America
Remote only
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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.
NOTE: Candidate may reside in IL, IN, IA, or MO - preferably near a major metropolitan city with an airport
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 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 live mobile video transmission supplementing our traditional core voice and narrowband data networks.
The Senior System Engineer will be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the assigned project(s) from award until system acceptance.
This involves:
Final Design and implementation of the radio network including infrastructure, subscribers, and mobile backhaul
Delivering professional 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
Develop and maintain engineering designs, diagrams, and bill of materials.
Provide technical support and advice to PM and Installation teams
Working with Operations and Project Managers, to complete site walks to determine specific client needs and scope
Create project specific install plans, scope documents, and test plans
Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot equipment as required; provides support and assistance to third parties for sub-contracted activities.
Act as external liaison for customers’ general contractors, subcontractors and trades people as needed during the implementation and support phases.
Delivering final customer system documentation
Develop plans and support live system cutovers and upgrades
Additional Specific Knowledge/Skills:
Experience/knowledge in radio communication systems, RF System Design and/or line of sight microwave propagation
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
Experience directly working with end-user customers is desirable
Excellent communications skills and the ability to present complex topics to nontechnical audiences.
Self motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment
Troubleshoot/monitor network performance and resolve performance and connectivity issues
Previous knowledge and experience working with Juniper, Aviat, Cisco, Nokia microwave and IP network routing devices
Travel is required as needed, for all project phases, from design through final acceptance.
25% to 50% travel is expected for this position
Target Base Salary Range - $105,000 to $115,000 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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Bachelor's Degree (BSEE/BSCE preferred) +3 Years of Engineering or Technology OR 6+ years of Systems Engineering, Wireless Communications experience or Public Safety Technical experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
