Senior Systems Engineer - Southern California

Motorola Solutions

1d•$85,000 - $102,500•Remote

About The Position

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 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. 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.

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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