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Motorola Solutions · 2 months ago

System Technologist/Field Engineer

Maryland, US Offsite

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $111K/yr

4+ years exp

Motorola Solutions is a global leader in critical communications and technology, dedicated to enhancing public safety. The Field Engineer role involves implementing complex communication systems and providing technical support for specialized sub-systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of RF and broadband infrastructure.

Cyber SecurityTelecommunicationsVideo

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Team with Engineering, Project Management, and Sales personnel to effectively design, implement, optimize, test, cutover, and document advanced communication systems that meet or exceed customer expectations

Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments

Utilizes system design drawings, planners, and product documentation to oversee the onsite installation of network, server, and RF equipment. Provides as-built information for the final system documentation package

Utilizes network design tools, formalized process documents, and customer input to perform onsite and remote configuration of network, server, RF, and databases. Provides as-configured documentation and baseline reports

Utilizes system logs and tools to perform onsite and remote troubleshooting of networks, servers, databases, and RF infrastructure. Verifies system logs and event monitoring applications are clear of any faults

Utilizes product and system test plans to perform acceptance testing. Corrects any deficiencies found during testing. Provides accepted test results for the final system documentation package

Utilizes product specifications, FCC license data, and design parameters to perform performance verification/optimization of advanced digital and legacy analog RF infrastructure. Provides baseline measurement data and accepted test results for the final system documentation package

Utilizes project design drawings and customer current system information to design/develop solutions to difficult technical issues encountered as part of system implementation, upgrades, or support issues

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

Qualification

LAN/WAN IP networksServer VirtualizationRF systems knowledgeProject 25 productsCommunications test equipmentNetwork installationWindows ServerSelf-management skillsPeople skillsCommunication skills

Required

4+ years of engineering or technical experience

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position

Must have excellent communication skills and always present a professional image

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

Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customers

Willing to travel extensively as needed (>75%)

Strong self-management skills and 'people' skills to work closely with Motorola's customers and partner community, as well as Motorola Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Customer Service teams

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

Able to operate under stressful situations to resolve customer problems quickly

Preferred

Unique combinations of multi-site RF communications systems and computer/networking skills are required

Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN IP networks, and must be proficient in computer network installation, configuration, and maintenance of systems including cabling, routers, switches, and firewalls

Experience with installation, administration, and troubleshooting of: Server Virtualization, specifically with VMWare ESXi v.6+ and/or Microsoft Hyper-V 2012+, Server Operating Systems, specifically Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2 and 2019, Workstation Operating Systems, specifically Windows 7 & 10, Switches, routers, firewalls, specifically HP and Juniper

Knowledge of secure products/protocols (KMF, KVL, AES)

Knowledge of RF systems, such as transmitters, receivers, filters, and antenna networks

Experience working on Project 25 products (trunked and conventional)

Demonstrate systems experience and have related experience with the following equipment: Motorola base stations (Quantar, G-Series), Motorola consoles (MCC7500, AXS), Astro25 Master Site equipment, Astro 25 Multisite and ASR equipment, Channel Banks and T1 Circuits

Knowledge of standard telephony and dedicated data circuits, as well as knowledge of packet-switching techniques

Experience with logging recording systems

Skilled in the use of various communications test equipment including: Communication system analyzers (S412E LMR Master, Viavi 3920B), RF Power Sensor, Ethernet test sets (Anritsu 9090A, VeeX MTX150, T-BERD 5800), T1 test sets, TIMS (Transmission Impairment Measurement Set)

Experience with Motorola subscribers (APX, APX Next), and CPS programming software

Highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, and Google G-Suite applications

Ideally, the individual should have or be pursuing at least one industry network certification. Examples include: CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Juniper JNCIA, Cisco CCNA, Nokia NRS1