Engineering Project Lead

Company Overview

Motorola Solutions is there for our customers when everything is on the line. In extreme moments — when a hurricane lands or when a fire breaks out. And in everyday moments — when a package arrives just in time for the holiday or when a child doesn’t miss the school bus home. 

We unify voice, data, video and analytics in one integrated ecosystem to enable individuals, businesses and communities to work together in more powerful ways. To help people make better decisions, act confidently and be their best in the moments that matter. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions and connect with a career that matters.

Department Overview

Our Applied Technology organization puts some of Motorola Solutions' brightest minds on unique, highly challenging projects. Based on decades of experience with our customers, we apply leading-edge technologies to support security and safety throughout the world. We engineer our products from start to finish and manufacture them in-house. We're known for low volume and high capability with focused specialization in areas including software-defined radios, advanced antenna solutions, cybersecurity, and more. We can't tell you much more about what we do, but we can tell you it's amazing.
Job Description

As an Engineering Project Lead, you will manage multiple projects of small multi-disciplinary engineering teams in the design, development, and production of cutting-edge custom products. The Engineering Project Lead has ultimate technical decision-making control and is the primary project point-of-contact to internal and external customers. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Project Manager for multiple projects valued in the $500k to $5M range

• Coordinate a mix of engineering development and small-scale production activities in the area of custom products

• Point-of-contact for customers and the leader of day-to-day activities of small (1-10 person), multidisciplinary project teams, including both junior and senior level engineers

• Take projects through the entire life cycle from project conception and proposal through design and production utilizing existing process methodologies

• Manage prototype/sustainment/maintenance of line activities

• Responsible for coordinating with both internal and external groups to meet the cost, schedule and technical goals of the program while managing risk and motivating the team

• Contribute to the growth of the organization via interaction with senior management, peers, and subordinates

• Manage and complete performance reviews for project team members

• Participate in department growth and process improvement activities

• Have ultimate technical decision-making control during the development of cutting-edge products

Additional Qualified Skills

• Strong technical background and experience in wireless communication technologies

• Experience managing people and/or leading a project

• High-level knowledge of design principles for both hardware and software engineering

• Ability to analyze and evaluate technical trade-offs is essential while also considering the impacts to cost and schedule

• Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience in project management

• Occasional domestic travel is required

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelors (BS) degree in engineering

• 7+ years of engineering experience

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts. Some contracts may have higher-level clearance requirements.

Vaccine Requirement

Motorola Solutions has implemented a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Motorola Solutions' customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Motorola Solutions and maintain compliance with these requirements.

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1
• 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting
• 9 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 and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.