System Engineer - RF Coverage Design

Motorola Solutions; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking experienced engineers for the Central Coverage Design Team to support RF propagation studies, system deployments, upgrades and feature expansions for public safety networks. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process improvement and strong troubleshooting skills.

The position requires understanding of Motorola Public Safety platforms, LTE/WiMax/UMTS standards, and networked systems, with travel up to 25-50% and a background in engineering or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology or related subject.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely (employer sponsorship not available).
• Willingness to travel 25-50%.
• Experience with RF propagation and two-way radio systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex system deployments, upgrades, additions or feature expansions.
• Create, document and communicate new processes for customers and technology.
• Identify product, process and documentation improvements and communicate them to relevant groups.
• Participate in project debriefings and follow up on issues and defects.
• Improve upgrade deliverables quality and minimize downtime.

Skills

RF propagation

System deployment

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project coordination

Windows/Linux TCP/IP

LTE/WiMax/UMTS

Astro 25 features

Active Directory

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology or related subject

Tools

Active Directory

Job description

Company OverviewAt 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 OverviewThe Central Coverage Design Team (CCDT) consists of subject matter experts who perform RF propagation studies on both small and complex two-way radio system designs. Customers are primarily state and local public safety markets but include commercial businesses and Utilities. Services provided by CCDT include radio system site selection, voice and data coverage analysis, traffic loading analysis, frequency re-use planning, IM & receiver de-sense analysis, and frequency spectrum mining. Our responsibilities are expanding to include LTE for Public Safety as well as wireless backhaul propagation studies for point-to-point solutions.Job DescriptionNOTE: Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role, while there is not an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements, we’ll follow up with an exploratory conversation.ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute complex system deployments, upgrades, additions or feature expansions. Create, document and communicate new processes as required by the needs of the customers and the technology. Look for product, process and documentation improvements and communicate to the appropriate groups. Participate in project debriefings, provide feedback, and follow up whenever issues and defects are discovered. Improve the quality of the upgrade deliverables, minimize system downtime, and help ensure that a consistent methodology is used when deploying, upgrading or expanding a system.Specific Knowledge/SkillsExperience may include but not limited to design, configuration, testing, performance analysis, deployment or troubleshooting.Understanding of different Motorola Public Safety system platforms (K, L, M series).Experience with LTE/WiMax/UMTS network standards and protocols is also desirable.Understanding of Astro 25 system features including but not limited to network transport, network management, fault management, consoles, RF sites, and data.Working knowledge of MS Windows, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP EquipmentAggressive/Creative problem solving skill; ability to get things done in a multi-organizational environmentEffective communications and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of two-way radio systems, wireless data systems, Windows, and TCP/IP networking VERY desirableFamiliar with OS deployed within the system (Linux, Solaris, Enterprise, ESX)Understanding of Motorola Solutions customer base and their critical system usage (Public Safety, First Responders, Utilities)Understand Active DirectoryFamiliar with network securityThis role may require the ability to pass background clearance as required by government customersBasic RequirementsBachelors degree in engineering, technology or related subjectLegal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.Travel Requirements25-50%Relocation ProvidedNonePosition TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanNoOur U.S. Benefits include:Incentive Bonus PlansMedical, Dental, Vision benefits401K with Company Match10 Paid HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off PackagesEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Parental & Family Leaveand more!EEO StatementMotorola 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.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.