Systems Engineer - Upgrade Operations

100000 Motorola Solutions, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; 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 is seeking a seasoned System Engineer to lead radio network upgrades, server/network/RF integration, and customer engagements. You will present technical solutions to customers, document configurations, and collaborate with field teams across project lifecycles.

The role requires up to 50% travel, strong networking and virtualization skills, and the ability to engage end users with clear, concise communications. Candidates should excel in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with radio communication systems, RF propagation and related concepts.
• Solid understanding of IP networking, design and troubleshooting.
• Experience with servers and virtualization (ESXi, KVM).
• Strong communications skills and ability to present to non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade the radio network including servers, network and RF devices.
• Deliver customer presentations to stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain complete system documentation.

Skills

Radio systems

RF concepts

IP networking

Server virtualization

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell / Python scripts

Project leadership

Customer interaction

Willing to travel

Tools

Juniper

Aviat

Cisco

Nokia/Alcatel

Xtreme

Ceragon

HPE Server

Dell PowerEdge

HP Z2 Mini

HP ZBook

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 help firefighters see around buildings and police officers see around street corners. Our work is very meaningful, impactful, and cutting edge and we invite you to explore it. Motorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of professional mobile communications systems with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. The group's main business is the upgrade of mission critical digital communication systems for Government & Public Safety Communications customers.

Job Description

NOTE: Up to 50% travel is required. 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 strive to build a trusted advisor relationship with every customer. The upgrade team comprises Project Management, System Engineering and Field Engineering 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. The System Engineer will take responsibility for and oversee all technical aspects of the assigned project.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade of the radio network including servers, network and RF devices
• Customer presentations
• Complete system documentation

Key Skills

Experience/knowledge in radio communication systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless or broadband/LTE Experience, good understanding, and working knowledge in IP networking, network design methodologies & troubleshooting (Ethernet, TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS) Experience working with servers and virtualization such as ESXi, Linux-based Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, and Windows Group Policy Experience directly working with end-user customers is desirable Excellent communications skills and the ability to present complex topics to non-technical audiences. Willing and capable to lead a project, to be a team player, follow instructions, and identify and manage risks in a project, comfortable delegating tasks to project team member Self motivated, able to collaborate with members from different organizations, able to provide feedback by writing improved procedures, and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment Ready for business trips up to 50% of working time.

Preferred Experience

• Previous knowledge and experience working with Juniper, Aviat, Cisco, Nokia/Alcatel, Xtreme, Ceragon, HPE Server, DELL PowerEdge Servers, HP Z2 Mini, HP ZBook Laptop
• Experience with switching and routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, iBGP, eBGP, M-BGP, MPLS RSVP-TE, LDP, and IPSec)
• Experience working with Windows registry, navigating Linux filesystem, reading/following flow of Bash, PowerShell, and Python scripts, router, switch, and firewall configuration
• Experience working with remote login and file transfer protocols such as SSH, SCP, Telnet, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Server Message Block (SMB)
• Experience with troubleshooting network connectivity, routing, Access Control List (ACL), firewall policies, remote login and file transfer issues, crashed script execution, and know how to use Wireshark
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA or similar
• Experience with automation and tools such as Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, or Python

Target Base Salary Range

$80,000 to $115,000 USD

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation

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.

Company Culture & Inclusion

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.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS 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.