Senior Transmission Design Engineer / Authority

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 OverviewThe role exists with the Transmission Design team, which is one of the teams with UK Software & Services Core Engineering Design. Within UKS&S we are groups of small teams relying heavily on each other with very little slack or fat in the system. To be as successful as we are, we need to be confident that our own teams and the teams we interact with are all pulling equally and more importantly reliably.
The network is one of the world's largest emergency services networks and we have been at the cutting edge of the development of this technology. Innovative solutions have had to be found for complex and unique problems whilst the network has been rolled-out, grown and enhanced, at the same time as maintaining customer service on a live operational system. Solutions have to be found to in-life problems and network growth/enhancement, always within demanding timescales due to the nature of our customers' operations.
Job Description

Please note: This role is a Hybrid working role. Work split between home working and office working.

The initial purpose of this role is to support a nationwide Access and Core network migration to IP network and in some cases IP emulated TDM operation. The network migration will be conducted on a regional basis, with regions being migrated sequentially.

The post holder will have responsibility for coming up with new solutions, detailed network design aspects, for managing the actual circuit migration and testing at a technical level and for providing technical support to others involved in the detailed migration activity. 

Providing a source of expertise within Motorola for all technical and engineering matters relating to the new Access and core transmission network architecture and to the migration to that new architecture

The review and monitoring of suppliers’ design, implementation and test activities, to ensure the smoothest workflow and the most cost-effective solution conforming to agreed requirements.

The supervision of commissioning and acceptance testing of the network solution to ensure that it is fit for purpose.

Over time, the post holder will also become involved in other aspects of work in the Transmission section. Typically, this would include involvement in microwave and radio site related issues and projects, involvement in development of the core network, in customer control rooms’ issues and in VSAT related issues.

No direct line responsibility for staff, however this role has to lead teams of staff to ensure successful commissioning and testing of migrated circuits.

Peers with PM staff, with the Managers of the staff who are carrying out the commissioning and testing work as well as with external suppliers/contractors.

The use of problem solving abilities to overcome technical problems and the use of innovative and creative thinking to generate and implement solutions for improving the reliability and resilience of the new core transmission network.

The post holder will liaise with Motorola / Airwave customers. For this reason, not only is a high level of technical competence required but also the ability to communicate with people at all levels.

Suppliers: The post holder will regularly meet with Motorola / Airwave's suppliers and the suppliers approved contractors. This supplier liaison requires comprehensive specialist technical knowledge but also the ability to understand the commercial relationship with the supplier and to be able to communicate appropriately within this framework.

Basic Requirements

Education/Job related qualifications:

• Degree, HND, HNC or other similar quality formal education.
• Must have experience in a transmission related telecommunications field.
• Well versed in Microwave link planning and Design
• Experience in designing different transmission network topologies, and experience on IP Based (Cisco) devices will be preferable.
• Must have specific demonstrable experience on Access and Core telecom / mobile networks, but also be experienced in supporting operations and general engineering responsibilities.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of optical (DWDM, Dark fibre), fibre connectivity, BT MEAS/EAD products, IPVPN, SDH and microwave systems preferably with a Service provider, MNO or a leading vendor.
• Strong knowledge of communications infrastructure, data centres, exchanges and wiring practices.
• Experience in Design and testing activities
• Experienced of working with layer 2 and layer 3 routing protocols, QOS design, Transport aggregation, packet based networks, multiplexing and other related transmission techniques, E2E transport connectivity.
• Understanding of network and element management systems and north Bound interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of packet based transmission networks.
• In depth knowledge of transmission network equipment and techniques.
• In depth knowledge of mobile network design.
• In depth knowledge and experience of fault investigation and rectification gained in an operational environment.

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes
• Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus)
• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays
• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance 
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible working options 
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities
• Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc
• Carbon neutral initiatives/goals
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days
• Well known companies discount scheme

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Travel Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced

Referral Payment PlanYes

CompanyAirwave Solutions Limited

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].