Field Engineer - TX & OK

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We are looking for a highly skilled and self-motivated Field Engineer to join our team. This remote position requires the candidate to reside in Texas or Oklahoma with a strong preference for Texas due to the extensive project-related travel (75%+) required.

You will be a key technical resource responsible for the post-sale implementation and ongoing support of our complex and specialized communication systems. Your work will focus on programming configuration optimization testing and detailed documentation of various systems including legacy analog advanced digital P25 and data infrastructure ensuring peak performance and reliability.

System Implementation & Optimization:

• Perform programming configuration optimization testing and documentation for complex communications systems.

• Provision communication system infrastructure and optimize RF and Broadband architecture performance.

• Conduct comprehensive remote site tasks including antenna systems analysis R56 audits link verification RF equipment optimization combiner tuning and RX multicoupler optimization.

• Manage system integration troubleshooting and system management at the Master site.

• Perform specific system configuration programming optimization testing and documentation tasks.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting:

• Provide expert technical support for specialized systems and applications including troubleshooting software-driven electronics.

• Assist with system upgrades as necessary.

• Work under the direction of senior personnel (Field Engineers System Support Center Product Groups and others) to characterize and resolve system defects during implementation and maintenance.

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Act as a lead on small to medium-sized projects and additions to existing systems.

• Mentor and coach less experienced Field Engineers and instruct maintenance personnel in system configuration optimization testing documentation methods and technical aspects of current communication systems.

Administrative & Compliance:

• Maintain all assigned tools test equipment and company-owned assets (computer equipment cellular telephones vehicles) in excellent working order.

• Ensure timely calibration of assigned test equipment and keep the test equipment database current.

• Understand and apply system optimization verification and documentation requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Intermediate proficiency with computer systems (hardware operating systems and applications) and networking principles.

• Proven ability to use specialized test equipment (e.g. T1 and Ethernet testers FDRs/antenna systems analyzers communications systems analyzers spectrum analyzers Cat 5/6 cable testers wattmeters).

• Intermediate understanding of RF telecommunications and computer networking concepts.

• Formal training in basic electronics.

• Proficiency in common computer programs (Google Suite Microsoft Word Excel etc.)

• Strong self-motivation and the ability to excel both independently and within a team environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and expand knowledge across current and new infrastructure.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (75%+) as required throughout the state of Texas and Oklahoma.

• Must have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. 

• Flexibility to work overtime weekends holidays and varying schedules.

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

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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Target Base Salary Range: $75000 - $85000 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.

• 2+ years experience in one of the following areas: LMR RF Systems Radio Frequency Radio Communications Engineering Wired/Wireless Communication Systems Networking Equipment Network Support Astro/P25 Logging System IT Electronics Systems Networks Public Safety OR military experience.
• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer(s).
• 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.

What We Do

About Motorola Solutions | Solving for safer Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do at Motorola Solutions. 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.

Why Work With Us

We are a global family of driven dynamic people who inspire and support everyone around us to be the best version of themselves. We embrace a “people first” philosophy – and are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of caring and inclusiveness. Are you ready to join our team and be a part of a close-knit community in a big company?

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