Systems Engineer - DoD SkillBridge Program

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview
Motorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of public safety land mobile radio communications systems with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. The group's main business is the implementation of mission critical digital land mobile radio communication systems for Government and Public Safety Communication customers.

The Post-Sale Systems Engineering team is the technical lifeblood of the Systems Integration organization. Our engineers design and implement the innovative communications solutions that make a difference in "Solving for Safer". As the solution architect and technical consulting lead, the Systems Engineering team has the end-to-end design, technology consultancy, and implementation responsibility for all post-sale project engagements. The Systems Engineering team delivers customer drive, world-class, leading edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges of our First Responder and Government customers.
Job Description

This position is open for DoD SkillBridge candidates only.

Note: The candidate MUST reside in or be open to relocation to OH, MI, MN, WI, SD or ND.

The System Engineer will take responsibility for and oversee all technical aspects of the assigned project from award until system acceptance.

This involves:

• 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
• System staging
• Developing system 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
• Complete system documentation
• Develop plans and participate in live system cutovers and upgrades

Specific Knowledge / 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)
• Certifications through 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:

• Previous knowledge and experience working with Juniper, Aviat, Nokia microwave and IP network routing
• Experience with switching and routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, iBGP, eBGP, M-BGP, MPLS RSVP TE, and LDP)
• Experience/knowledge in line of sight microwave propagation

This position is open for DoD SkillBridge candidates only.

Note: The candidate MUST reside in or be open to relocation to OH, MI, MN, WI, SD or ND.

CJIS Requirement:

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.

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Basic Requirements

• Must be an active US service military member with the ability to gain approval for DoD SkillBridge program.

Travel Requirements
25-50%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
No

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 email

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