Field Engineer

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Team with Engineering Project Management and Sales personnel to effectively design implement optimize test cutover and document advanced communication systems that meet or exceed customer expectations

• Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments.  

• Utilizes system design drawings planners and product documentation to oversee the onsite installation of network server and RF equipment. Provides as-built information for the final system documentation package. 

• Utilizes network design tools formalized process documents and customer input to perform onsite and remote configuration of network server RF and databases. Provides as-configured documentation and baseline reports.

• Utilizes system logs and tools to perform onsite and remote troubleshooting of networks servers databases and RF infrastructure. Verifies system logs and event monitoring applications are clear of any faults. 

• Utilizes product and system test plans to perform acceptance testing. Corrects any deficiencies found during testing.  Provides accepted test results for the final system documentation package. 

• Utilizes product specifications FCC license data and design parameters to perform performance verification/optimization of advanced digital and legacy analog RF infrastructure. Provides baseline measurement data and accepted test results for the final system documentation package. 

• Utilizes project design drawings and customer current system information to design/develop solutions to difficult technical issues encountered as part of system implementation upgrades or support issues.

• Perform preventative maintenance routines to ensure proper system operation with a focus on trend analysis and documentation of results

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

• Unique combinations of multi-site RF communications systems and computer/networking skills are required. 

• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN IP networks and must be proficient in computer network installation configuration and maintenance of systems including cabling routers switches and firewalls.

• Experience with installation administration and troubleshooting of: 

  • Server Virtualization specifically with VMWare ESXi v.6+ andor Microsoft Hyper-V 2012+

  • Server Operating Systems specifically Windows Server 2008 R2 2012 R2 and 2019

  • Workstation Operating Systems specifically Windows 7 & 10

  • Switches routers firewalls specifically HP and Juniper

• Knowledge of secure products/protocols (KMF KVL AES)

• Knowledge of RF systems such as transmitters receivers filters and antenna networks

• Experience working on Project 25 products (trunked and conventional)

• Demonstrate systems experience and have related experience with the following equipment:

  • Motorola base stations (Quantar G-Series)

  • Motorola consoles (MCC7500 AXS)

  • Astro25 Master Site equipment

  • Astro 25 Multisite and ASR equipment

  • Channel Banks and T1 Circuits

• Knowledge of standard telephony and dedicated data circuits as well as knowledge of packet-switching techniques

• Experience with logging recording systems

• Skilled in the use of various communications test equipment including:

  • Communication system analyzers (S412E LMR Master Viavi 3920B)

  • RF Power Sensor

  • Ethernet test sets (Anritsu 9090A VeeX MTX150 T-BERD 5800

  • T1 test sets

  • TIMS (Transmission Impairment Measurement Set)

• Experience with Motorola subscribers (APX APX Next) and CPS programming software

• Highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Word Excel Powerpoint Access and Google G-Suite applications

• Strong self-management skills and "people" skills to work closely with Motorola’s customers and partner community as well as Motorola Sales Engineering Project Management and Customer Service teams

• Self-motivated and self-managed to perform the required duties at a distance from direct supervision

• Able to operate under stressful situations to resolve customer problems quickly

Additional Skills:

• Must have excellent communication skills and always present a professional image.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and no traffic violations

• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customers

• Willing to travel extensively as needed (>75%)

• Ideally the individual should have or be pursuing at least one industry network certification. Examples include:

  • CompTIA Network+

  • CompTIA Security+

  • Juniper JNCIA

  • Cisco CCNA

  • Nokia NRS1

Target Base Salary Range: $80000 - $90000  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.

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.

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• 4+ years of experience in one of the following: LMR RF Systems Radio Frequency Radio Communications Two-Way Radio experience Wired/Wireless Communication Systems Motorola equipment Telecommunications Public Safety Engineering IP Networking Solutions Architecture ASTRO 25 P25 WAVE VoIP or Military experience

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

• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract(s)

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.

What We Do

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Why Work With Us

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