Senior Engineering Manager, Systems Integration

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; 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

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Elgin, IL is seeking a leader to guide the systems engineering team through staging, integration, and testing of complex radio-related product ecosystems. You will bridge hardware, software, and AI disciplines to ensure seamless deployment and customer success.

The role demands 10+ years in systems design with 4+ years in management, strong leadership, and cross-functional collaboration across PM, Ops, and GenAI teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related engineering field; MS/MBA a strong plus.
• 10+ years in systems design/product development; 4+ years in management.
• Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the systems engineering team through staging lifecycle and integration.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Operations, Field SI, and GenAI teams.
• Manage risks across schedule, cost, safety, quality, and reliability.
• Drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee project execution with realistic schedules and milestones.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Systems Engineering

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Google Slides

Google Drive

LM Notebook

Gems

Apps Script

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Department Overview

We are a staging facility responsible for designing, programming, optimizing, testing, and demonstrating two-way radio systems to our public safety and commercial market customers. These demonstrations are performed for customers onsite as an important part of Factory Acceptance.

Role Overview

Lead the systems engineering team through the staging lifecycle, managing all phases in system integration, verification, validation, and successful customer system testing. You will play a pivotal role in bridging hardware, software, and AI disciplines to ensure our complex product ecosystems stage seamlessly and efficiently.

• Lead and Develop: Cultivate a high-performing engineering team by managing performance reviews, providing mentorship, and driving strategic career growth and competency development.
• Resource Management: Develop measurable metrics to drive resources required for project systems integration needs for the business.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Program Management, Operations, Field SI, and GenAI teams to execute system requirements, and ensure cohesive integration across all disciplines.
• Architectural Leadership: Engage with front-end and architecture teams to optimize system integration processes, and drive technical maturation related.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, mitigate, and address technical risks across schedule, cost, safety, quality, reliability, and robustness.
• Process Excellence: Drive departmental initiatives for engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Project Execution: Oversee engineering processes, establishing realistic schedules, monitoring critical milestones, and ensuring alignment with overarching program goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree (MS or MBA) is a strong plus.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in systems design and/or product development, with a minimum of 4-5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Track Record: Proven ability to lead a team in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, decisive strategic thinking, influence management, and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with two-way radio communication systems, public safety services, or AI-integrated wearable platforms.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering principles, requirements elicitation, system architecture, and integration.
• Proficient in Google Applications – Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Drive.
• Proficient in Google AI Applications - LM Notebook, Gems, Apps Script.
• Certification: Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Track Record: Proven ability to lead a team in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, decisive strategic thinking, influence management, and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• A Master’s degree (MS or MBA) is a strong plus.

Location

Position is onsite in Elgin, IL.

Salary

Target Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $175,000 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.

Basic Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in systems design and/or product development, with a minimum of 4+ years in a management or leadership role.

Additional Information

• Travel Requirements Under 10%
• Relocation Provided None
• Position Type Experienced
• Referral Payment Plan Yes

Benefits

• 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.

Culture

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.

Company Overview

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. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com. If you are a current Motorola Solutions employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.