Federal Field Engineer: Public Safety Communications

Motorola Solutions Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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!

Job summary

Motorola Solutions Inc. is seeking a Federal Field Engineer for the US Government Markets Division, based in Lanham, Maryland.

You will support the implementation and integration of complex, worldwide communications solutions across Pre-Sale and Post-Sale phases, collaborating with engineering, project management, and customer teams to ensure total customer satisfaction. The role requires eligibility for security clearance, strong networking experience, and a proactive, service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (2-year) in Electronics or IT preferred, or equivalent practical/on-the-job experience.
• CompTIA Security+ or related professional certifications are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in computer network installation, configuration, and maintenance including cabling, routers, switches, firewalls, and bridges.
• Strong understanding of wired communications networks, including Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).
• Hands-on experience with logging/recording systems, RF interfaces, wired/wireless communication systems, and network infrastructure.
• Computer literacy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
• Current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, optimize, and document complex communications systems and software applications, ensuring peak operational performance.
• Provision communication system infrastructure and maintain server hardware, operating systems, and software infrastructure, including LAN/WAN networks, routers, switches, firewalls, and cabling.
• Perform expert troubleshooting for software-driven electronics, system/application issues, RF and Broadband architectures (digital P25, data infrastructure, and legacy analog systems), antenna networks, transmitters, receivers, and packet switching techniques.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance procedures with a focus on trend analysis and meticulous documentation to guarantee ongoing system reliability.
• Partner with engineering, project management, and sales teams to deliver and support advanced communication solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Apply strong interpersonal and self-management skills to collaborate effectively with Motorola clients, internal service teams, and external subcontractors.
• Generate comprehensive weekly progress reports detailing system status, key activities, and accomplishments.

Skills

Network installation

LAN/WAN

RF/wireless

Office Suite

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Electronics or IT

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Motorola Solutions Inc. is seeking a Federal Field Engineer for the US Government Markets Division, based in Lanham, Maryland.

You will support the implementation and integration of complex, worldwide communications solutions across Pre-Sale and Post-Sale phases, collaborating with engineering, project management, and customer teams to ensure total customer satisfaction. The role requires eligibility for security clearance, strong networking experience, and a proactive, service-oriented mindset.