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About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is a leading American technology company providing mission-critical communications, video security, and analytics for public safety and enterprise customers.
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Listed pay typically runs
$103,150–$133,000
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Field Engineer - California
The Field Engineer joins the Field Engineering T8 North team to manage the post-sale installation, optimization, maintenance, and management of complex mission-critical communication systems for public safety and government sectors. This role involves performing advanced troubleshooting, hardware and software installations, and routine maintenance for VHF, UHF, and 700/800 public radio systems, as well as NG911 infrastructure and NICE logging systems. The position requires expertise in RF systems, P25 radio systems, and wired/wireless communication networks including LAN and WAN. Candidates will utilize tools such as Communication Systems Analyzers, watt meters, and T1 test sets to support broadband architectures and legacy analog systems. Key technical competencies include configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and packet switching techniques while providing high-level support for specialized communications infrastructure to ensure continuous system availability and performance in critical public safety environments.
Install, optimize, and maintain mission-critical public safety communication systems including VHF, UHF, and 700/800 radio networks.
Perform advanced troubleshooting for hardware, software, and complex RF and Broadband architectures.
Execute routine preventative maintenance and conduct trend analysis to ensure continuous system availability.
Provide high-level technical support for specialized equipment like NG911 infrastructure and NICE logging systems.
Program, configure, and test various communication systems including legacy analog and advanced digital P25 technologies.
Develop technical solutions for complex problems encountered during system implementations and upgrades.
Create detailed documentation and submit comprehensive weekly reports on activities and accomplishments.
Maintain 100% on-call readiness to respond to system-level alarms and emergency issues.
What we're looking for
Must possess an Associate’s Degree, EET, Technical Certification, Project Management Certification, IT Certification, or Military Technical Certification.
Must be a U.S. citizen able to pass background checks and obtain required security clearances.
Must have 4+ years of experience in LMR, RF Systems, Radio Communications, IT Systems, Telecommunications, or related fields.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with no traffic violations and reside within commuting distance of the Pacific Northwest territory.
Must be available for 24/7/365 on-call rotation and willing to travel 50% to 75% of the time.
Required knowledge of RF systems, P25 radio systems, and wired/wireless communication networks (LAN/WAN).
Proficiency in using communications test equipment and performing installation, optimization, and maintenance of public safety systems.
FCC License and industry certifications are preferred; CET certifications through CompTIA Network+ or Security+ are highly desirable.
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