Sr. Systems Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Coral Springs (FL); Remote; USD 98,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing public safety through innovative communication solutions. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing cutting-edge radio networks for government agencies. This remote position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that truly make a difference in communities. With a focus on collaboration and customer engagement, you will lead projects that enhance safety and communication capabilities. If you are passionate about technology and want to contribute to a safer future, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in engineering or technical roles.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement radio networks including infrastructure and subscribers.
• Engage with customers through design reviews and troubleshooting.
• Conduct radio coverage testing and frequency analysis.

Skills

Radio Frequency Engineering principles

Land/Mobile Radio Engineering principles

Networking protocols including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, SIP, RTP, SNMP, NAT

Software integration, API concepts, OSI model

Collaborative work style and relationship-building skills

Self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a technical discipline

8+ years of engineering or technical experience

Tools

VMware ESXI

Linux

Microsoft OS

Fortinet firewalls

Nokia routers

Juniper routers

HP/Aruba switches

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. Our critical communications, video security, and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Our Company has an outstanding track record of success and strives to build long-term relationships with our customers. Customer satisfaction is given great emphasis, and we aim to build trusted advisor relationships with every customer.

The customer team comprises Sales, Project Management, System Engineering, and System Technologist personnel working together in a high-performance culture, often with demanding cycle times and high customer expectations because we are working on mission-critical communication systems.

Many of our systems are designed around the APCO Project 25 communications standard. With the growth of data services, some of our customer's mobile wireless networks are being enhanced with LTE infrastructure for applications such as APX Next Smart and live mobile video transmission, supplementing our traditional core voice and narrowband data networks.

Job Description

Note: This is a remote role located in Florida.

Overview:

The Sr. Systems Engineer will be responsible for the public safety design and implementation of solutions for Motorola's ASTRO 25 and adjacent technologies for State and Local government agencies. We seek engineers who are energized by delivering solutions that truly make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement radio networks including infrastructure, subscribers, mobile backhaul, WAN, and CEN networks.
• Engage with customers and consultants through design reviews, staging, acceptance testing, coverage testing, live upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Buildout, configure, and perform acceptance testing of systems in lab and field environments.
• Conduct radio coverage testing, frequency analysis, and interference mitigation.
• Manage radio system licensing (FCC/Industry Canada/NTIA).
• Prepare system fleet maps, encryption, and radio programming templates.
• Document system configurations and procedures.
• Lead live system cutovers and upgrades.

Additional Skills/Knowledge

• Radio Frequency Engineering principles
• Land/Mobile Radio Engineering principles
• RFDS principles, including antenna and cable selection, transmit combiners, and lightning protection systems
• P25 Land Mobile Radio terminology and provisioning methods
• Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 architecture (a plus)
• Servers and systems including VMware ESXI, Linux, and Microsoft OS
• Construction of remote communication sites
• Networking equipment such as Fortinet firewalls, Nokia routers, Juniper routers, HP/Aruba switches
• Remote access protocols like SSH, SCP, SFTP, RDP
• Knowledge of microwave systems, FCC licensing (a plus)
• Software integration, API concepts, OSI model
• Networking protocols including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, SIP, RTP, SNMP, NAT
• Physical layer knowledge: fiber, copper, microwave
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, CCNA (a plus)
• Collaborative work style and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills

Target Base Salary Range: $98,100 - $196,200 USD. Compensation depends on experience and skills.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a technical discipline + 6+ years of experience
• OR 8+ years of engineering or technical experience

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation

Not provided

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We promote an inclusive, community-focused culture, empowering our employees to be authentic and deliver on our mission for a safer world. For accommodations during the application process, email [e-mail].