Senior Systems Engineer - Southern California

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.

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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• 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

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & 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.

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