Systems Engineer - Land Mobile Radio - Arizone or New Mexico

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 Motorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of public safety land mobile radio communications systems and innovator of integrated public safety data and video application workflows. We have an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. Our Systems Engineers work closely with customers to deliver world-class, leading edge solutions that enhance personnel safety in “moments that matter,” and address the day-to-day wireless communications challenges faced by State and local government First Responder public safety agencies. The Post-Sale Systems Engineering team's primary responsibility is the implementation of mission critical digital land mobile radio communication systems for Government and Public Safety customers. As the solution architect and technical consulting lead, the Systems Engineer owns end-to-end system design and technical quality throughout project implementation. The Engineering team concentrates on the following mission-critical communications technologies at all levels of complexity (ie: from small municipal systems to large metropolitan and state-wide solutions). - Public safety grade mobile voice and data communications networks including RF, Microwave and IP transport technologies - Advanced mobile devices - Integration with public safety mobile broadband networks, devices and applications (LTE) - Integrated Command and Control (911 dispatch consoles, advanced video surveillance, and other public safety applications) The work we do is meaningful, impactful, and leading edge. You will be part of a dynamic cross-functional client-facing team including sales, system integrators, product engineers, third party vendors, project managers, and senior systems engineers. Job Description Note: The candidate MUST reside in AZ or NM. The preferred candidate will reside in the Phoenix or Albuquerque metropolitan areas. Travel: 25% to 50% depending on project assignments throughout the southwest (AZ, NM, El Paso, TX, CO, UT, NV, WY). The Senior Systems Engineer will take responsibility for and oversee all technical aspects of the assigned project from proposal award until system acceptance. This requires: Final Design and implementation of the radio network accounting for infrastructure, subscribers, power systems design, equipment shelter and tower layouts, backhaul network design including microwave, leased line, and customer provided Ethernet networks Strong interpersonal relationship building and the ability to work directly with end-user customers and peers Customer presentations Supplying input and participating in system staging Developing acceptance test plans and conducting system functional acceptance testing Radio coverage testing and interference mitigation Supplying input and participating in radio system licensing (FCC/Industry Canada/NTIA) Preparation of system fleetmap, encryption, and radio programming templates Produce as-built system documentation Develop plans and participate in live system cutovers and upgrades Specific knowledge / skills: Experience in radio communication systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless or broadband/LTE networks Experience and working knowledge of IP networking, network design methodologies & troubleshooting (Ethernet,TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS) Possession or ability to pursue certifications: CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA or similar Excellent communications skills and the ability to present complex topics to nontechnical audiences. Self-motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment Additional preferred experience / skills a plus: Previous knowledge or experience working with Juniper, Aviat, Cisco, Nokia/Alcatel, Xtreme, and/or Ceragon equipment Experience or knowledge of switching and routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, iBGP, eBGP, M-BGP, MPLS RSVP TE, and LDP) Knowledge of line of sight microwave path design characteristics **Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by State and local government agencies / customers** Target Base Salary Range - $95,000 to $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. #LI-NJ1 #LI-REMOTE Basic Requirements Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or Wireless Communications experience Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel Requirements 25-50% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include: 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. 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.