System Technologist

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. It’s the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class.

As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, we create and connect the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and command center software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways.

At Motorola Solutions, we’re ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Bring your passion, potential and talents to a career that matters.

Department Overview

Motorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of professional mobile communications systems with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. The group's main business is the implementation of mission critical digital mobile communication systems for Government & Public Safety Communications customers.
Job Description

This is a remote position with travel (75%+) to support projects. The candidate MUST reside in or be open to relocation to OH.

Overview:

Provide technical support of specialized systems and product applications including advanced troubleshooting of software driven electronics, provisioning of communication system infrastructure and performance optimization of RF and Broadband architecture including, but not limited to, legacy analog, advanced digital P25 and data infrastructure.

Maintain, optimize, test and document complex communications systems. Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments. Must have very strong knowledge of wired communications systems, such as local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), must be proficient in computer network installation, configuration and maintenance systems to include cabling, routers, switches, firewalls and bridges. Must be capable of performing maintenance of server hardware/OS and software infrastructure and troubleshooting to resolve system/application related issues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support of specialized systems and product applications including troubleshooting of software driven electronics, provisioning of communication system infrastructure and performance optimization of RF and Broadband architecture including, but not limited to, legacy analog, advanced digital P25 and data infrastructure. 

• Program, configure, optimize, test and document complex communications systems. 

• Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments. 

• Must have very strong knowledge of wired communications systems, such as local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), must be proficient in computer network installation, configuration and maintenance systems to include cabling, routers, switches, firewalls and bridges.

• Must be capable of installation of server hardware/OS and software infrastructure and troubleshooting to resolve system/application related issues.

• Must have knowledge of R.F. systems, such as transmitters, receivers, and antenna networks

• Must have knowledge in standard telephony and dedicated data circuits, as well as knowledge of packet switching techniques

• Must be highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access

• Must have strong self-management skills and "people" skills to work closely with Motorola’s customers and subcontractor (MSS) community, as well as Motorola Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and customer service teams

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

• Must be able to solve customer problems quickly during stressful situations

Duties may also include:

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

• Develop solutions to difficult technical problems encountered as part of system implementation, upgrades or support issues

• Totally familiar with the latest technologies and troubleshooting techniques

• Team with engineering, project management and sales personnel to effectively design, implement, optimize and cutover advanced communication systems which meet or exceed customer expectations

• Responsibilities include optimization and support of complex communication systems

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**Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer**

This is a remote position with travel (75%+) to support projects. The candidate MUST reside in or be open to relocation to OH.

Basic Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Electronics, Engineering or IT is preferred

• OR 4+ years of field experience as a System Technologist/Technician

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts.

Travel RequirementsOver 75%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 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.