Senior Systems Engineer - Southern California

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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewAt 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.
The Post-Sale Systems Engineering team is the technical lifeblood of the North America Mission Critical Networks Deployment, Managed & Support Services Organization team. Our engineers design and implement the innovative communications solutions that make a difference, "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-driven, world-class, leading-edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges of our First Responder and Government customers. The work we do is meaningful and impactful.
Job Description

NOTE: The preferred candidate will be based out of Los Angeles or Greater Los Angeles Area

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

• Final Design and implementation of the radio network, including infrastructure, subscribers, power systems design, equipment shelter and tower designs, and backhaul network design, including microwave, leased line, and customer-provided Ethernet networks

• Customer presentations

• System staging

• Developing system acceptance test plans and conducting system functional acceptance testing

• Radio Coverage design, analysis, testing, and interference mitigation

• Radio system licensing (FCC/Industry Canada/NTIA)

• Preparation of system fleetmap and radio programming templates

• Complete system documentation

• Live system cutovers and upgrades

• Participate in design reviews with pre-sales teams

• Consultative guidance to customers, sales, and pre-sales teams

• Coordinate with the various functional teams (Project Managers, Field Engineers, Service, Sales, Product Groups) to ensure all business unit goals are addressed

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in radio communication systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless or broadband/LTE networks

• Experience, a 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

• Previous knowledge and experience working with Juniper, Aviat, Cisco, Nokia/Alcatel, Xtreme, and/or Ceragon equipment

• Experience/knowledge with designing and implementing Microwave Backhaul

• Experience directly working with end-user customers

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex topics to nontechnical audiences

• Self-motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment

• A positive attitude with a can-do mentality that enables you to be creative, resourceful, and deliver results

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Willingness to think out of the box and challenge the status quo

• Attention to detail and a flawless execution mindset

• Strong self-management skills to perform duties with minimal direct supervision

• Ability to quickly solve customer problems under stressful situations.

Target Base Salary Range: $85,000- $102,500  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.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Wireless, Computer, Network Engineering, and 5+ years of experience in engineering

• OR 9+ years of engineering or similar experience in lieu of an engineering degree

• 5+ years of experience in the following areas: LMR, Radio Communications, Radio Frequency, Motorola equipment, Wired/Wireless Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Public Safety, Networking Equipment, IP Networking, Solutions Architecture, ASTRO 25, P25, WAVE VoIP, or Military experience

• A good understanding and working knowledge in IP networking, network design methodologies & troubleshooting (Ethernet, TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS)

• Knowledge of RF coverage predictions, traffic/capacity modeling, and related toolsets is an asset

• Must have a valid driver’s license

Work authorization and clearance:

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

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

Travel: 

• 25% to 50% travel is required to support all project phases, from design through final acceptance

• This is a remote position with travel required to support projects. The candidate MUST reside in or be open to relocation to California

• Overnight travel will  be required

• The preferred candidate will be based out of Los Angeles or Greater Los Angeles Area

Travel Requirements25-50%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

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.