Sr System Technologist

Motorola Solutions Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; 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

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Washington, DC area is seeking a Sr. System Technologist to lead the design, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical communications systems for U.S. Federal customers.

You will direct optimization, testing, and documentation across pre-sale and post-sale phases, including RF networks and enterprise infrastructure. Candidates must obtain background clearance, reside near DC or relocate to the DMV, be eligible to work in the U.S., travel up to 25%, and hold a valid

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in one of the following: LMR, RF systems, Radio Communications, Radio Frequency, Motorola equipment, Wired/Wireless Communication Systems, IT Systems, Telecommunications, Public Safety, Engineering, Networking equipment or Military experience
• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customers.

Responsibilities

• Direct the comprehensive optimization, rigorous testing, and detailed technical documentation of complex mission-critical communication systems, driving peak operational efficiency and system resilience across specialized product implementations.
• Provision, configure, and troubleshoot advanced software-driven electronics, encompassing wide-area RF and Broadband architectures including digital P25 trunked networks, data infrastructure platforms, and legacy analog systems.
• Oversee lifecycle administration and system maintenance for server hardware, operating systems, and core network software, performing root-cause analysis to rapidly isolate and resolve complex application failures.
• Establish and execute robust preventive maintenance schedules, leveraging predictive trend analysis and system health metrics to preemptively mitigate failures and ensure continuous system availability.
• Partner collaboratively with cross-functional Sales, System Engineering, and Project Management teams to design, validate, and deploy high-consequence technical solutions tailored to customer requirements.
• Demonstrate advanced technical command of enterprise network architectures (LAN/WAN), including the deployment, hardening, and management of routers, switches, firewalls, and structured physical cabling systems.
• Maintain subject-matter expertise in RF subsystem design, antenna networks, power amplifiers, digital transmitters/receivers, and packet-switched routing protocols.
• Exercise strong technical leadership, self-management, and professional communication to effectively coordinate deliverables among customers, subcontractors, vendor representatives, and internal service organizations.
• Prepare and publish executive-level weekly status reports, documenting key operational milestones, technical metrics, and program risk assessments.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Willing to travel 10-25%

Relocation willingness

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

The US Federal Solutions & Services Team is dedicated to being the premier, compliant provider of high-quality communications solutions, products, and services to the U.S. Federal Government. Driven by a skilled and diverse workforce, this group focuses on building strong customer relationships, driving business growth, and delivering complete customer satisfaction. Within the US Federal Solutions & Services Team, the Secret Service Sustainment Unit manages the global implementation, integration, and servicing of complex mission critical systems. As a Sr. System Technologist, you will support a broad range of mission-critical communication projects across pre-sale and post-sale phases worldwide.

Job Description

• Direct the comprehensive optimization, rigorous testing, and detailed technical documentation of complex mission-critical communication systems, driving peak operational efficiency and system resilience across specialized product implementations.
• Provision, configure, and troubleshoot advanced software-driven electronics, encompassing wide-area RF and Broadband architectures including digital P25 trunked networks, data infrastructure platforms, and legacy analog systems.
• Oversee lifecycle administration and system maintenance for server hardware, operating systems, and core network software, performing root-cause analysis to rapidly isolate and resolve complex application failures.
• Establish and execute robust preventive maintenance schedules, leveraging predictive trend analysis and system health metrics to preemptively mitigate failures and ensure continuous system availability.
• Partner collaboratively with cross-functional Sales, System Engineering, and Project Management teams to design, validate, and deploy high-consequence technical solutions tailored to customer requirements.
• Demonstrate advanced technical command of enterprise network architectures (LAN/WAN), including the deployment, hardening, and management of routers, switches, firewalls, and structured physical cabling systems.
• Maintain subject-matter expertise in RF subsystem design, antenna networks, power amplifiers, digital transmitters/receivers, and packet-switched routing protocols.
• Exercise strong technical leadership, self-management, and professional communication to effectively coordinate deliverables among customers, subcontractors, vendor representatives, and internal service organizations.
• Prepare and publish executive-level weekly status reports, documenting key operational milestones, technical metrics, and program risk assessments.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customers.
• Must reside near Washington DC or be willing to relocate to service Public Safety customers located in the DMV area.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Must be willing and capable of meeting the requirements to obtain a DHS Public Trust Clearance.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license and no traffic violations.
• Must be willing to travel 10-25% of the time as needed.

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Target Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000 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

• 3+ years experience in one of the following: LMR, RF systems, Radio Communications, Radio Frequency, Motorola equipment, Wired/Wireless Communication Systems, IT Systems, Telecommunications, Public Safety, Engineering, Networking equipment or Military experience
• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customers.

Travel Requirements

10-25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PaidParental & 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.

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