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Motorola Solutions · 5 days ago

Field Engineer - Arizona or New Mexico

Arizona, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

Motorola Solutions is a global community focused on enhancing safety through advanced communication technologies. The Field Engineer will provide technical support for communication systems, troubleshoot software-driven electronics, and optimize RF and Broadband architecture while working remotely and traveling within the designated territories.

Cyber SecurityTelecommunicationsVideo

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical support of specialized systems and product applications including troubleshooting of software driven electronics, provisioning of communication system infrastructure and performance optimization of RF and Broadband architecture including, but not limited to, legacy analog, advanced digital P25 and data infrastructure

Program, configure, optimize, test and document complex communications systems

Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments

Must have very strong knowledge of wired communications systems, such as local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), must be proficient in computer network installation, configuration and maintenance systems to include cabling, routers, switches, firewalls and bridges

Must be capable of installation of server hardware/OS and software infrastructure and troubleshooting to resolve system/application related issues

Must have knowledge of R.F. systems, such as transmitters, receivers, and antenna networks

Must have knowledge in standard telephony and dedicated data circuits, as well as knowledge of packet switching techniques

Must be highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access

Must have strong self-management skills and "people" skills to work closely with Motorola’s customers and subcontractor (MSS) community, as well as Motorola Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and customer service teams

Must be self-motivated and self-managed to perform the required duties at a distance from direct supervision

Must be able to solve customer problems quickly during stressful situations

Perform preventative maintenance routines to ensure proper system operation with focus on trend analysis and documentation of results

Develop solutions to difficult technical problems encountered as part of system implementation, upgrades or support issues

Totally familiar with the latest technologies and troubleshooting techniques

Team with engineering, project management and sales personnel to effectively design, implement, optimize and cutover advanced communication systems which meet or exceed customer expectations

Optimization and support of complex communication systems

Experience with logging recording systems, RF interfaces, wired/wireless communications systems and/or networking equipment

Unique combinations of both multi-site RF communications system and/or computer/networking skills are required

The ideal candidate must demonstrate systems experience and have a minimum of 4 years of related experience with the following equipment:

Motorola Base Stations (STR series, GTR series, Quantar, etc.)

Centracom Consoles (Gold Elite, MCC7500, MCC7100)

Channel Banks and T1 Circuits

Computer IP Networks and Configuration

Experience working with RF Infrastructure Technologies to include Motorola SmartZone, Smartnet, Console Systems, ASTRO Conventional and Trunked equipment is strongly preferred

The Candidate must have skills in the use of various communications test equipment including:

Communication System Analyzers

Ethernet Link test sets

T1 Test Sets

TIMS (Transmission Impairment Measurement Set)

Digital RF Power Meter

Individual must have a knowledge of one or more of the following: Motorola Conventional, SmartNet, Centracom and MCC Console systems, Secure Operations and ASTRO A7.x Digital systems and installation procedures

Must be capable of installation of server hardware/OS and software infrastructure and troubleshooting to resolve system/application related issues

Qualification

RF systems knowledgeWired communications systemsNetwork configurationMotorola equipment experienceNetwork certificationMicrosoft Office proficiencySelf-management skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Candidate must reside in either ARIZONA or NEW MEXICO

Program, configure, optimize, test and document complex communications systems

Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments

Must be capable of installation of server hardware/OS and software infrastructure and troubleshooting to resolve system/application related issues

Must have knowledge of R.F. systems, such as transmitters, receivers, and antenna networks

Must have knowledge in standard telephony and dedicated data circuits, as well as knowledge of packet switching techniques

Must be highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access

Must have strong self-management skills and 'people' skills to work closely with Motorola's customers and subcontractor (MSS) community, as well as Motorola Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and customer service teams

Must be self-motivated and self-managed to perform the required duties at a distance from direct supervision

Must be able to solve customer problems quickly during stressful situations

Perform preventative maintenance routines to ensure proper system operation with focus on trend analysis and documentation of results

Develop solutions to difficult technical problems encountered as part of system implementation, upgrades or support issues

Totally familiar with the latest technologies and troubleshooting techniques

Team with engineering, project management and sales personnel to effectively design, implement, optimize and cutover advanced communication systems which meet or exceed customer expectations

Optimization and support of complex communication systems

Experience with logging recording systems, RF interfaces, wired/wireless communications systems and/or networking equipment

Unique combinations of both multi-site RF communications system and/or computer/networking skills are required

The ideal candidate must demonstrate systems experience and have a minimum of 4 years of related experience with the following equipment: Motorola Base Stations (STR series, GTR series, Quantar, etc.), Centracom Consoles (Gold Elite, MCC7500, MCC7100), Channel Banks and T1 Circuits, Computer IP Networks and Configuration

Experience working with RF Infrastructure Technologies to include Motorola SmartZone, Smartnet, Console Systems, ASTRO Conventional and Trunked equipment is strongly preferred

The Candidate must have skills in the use of various communications test equipment including: Communication System Analyzers, Ethernet Link test sets, T1 Test Sets, TIMS (Transmission Impairment Measurement Set), Digital RF Power Meter

Must be capable of installation of server hardware/OS and software infrastructure and troubleshooting to resolve system/application related issues

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts

Must have a current, valid driver's license and no traffic violations