Senior System/Principal Staff Engineer - MARYLAND OR D.C.

Motorola Solutions

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$120,000–$140,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Below market

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This role $130k
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This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

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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.

Motorola Solutions currently has 113 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,250–$145,200 across 100 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior System/Principal Staff Engineer - MARYLAND OR D.C.

As a Systems Engineer at this leading company, you will join an experienced team to design, evaluate, and modify complex communication systems for diverse customer needs. Your daily tasks include conducting detailed design reviews, troubleshooting live system upgrades, and collaborating closely with project management and engineering teams to ensure successful project execution. You will leverage your expertise in RF principles, IP networking, and wireless technologies such as FDMA and TDMA while working on multi-faceted projects that require a broad range of technical skills. Proficiency in tools like VMware ESXI, Linux, Microsoft operating systems, and network equipment from Fortinet and Juniper is essential, along with strong communication and analytical skills to summarize complex concepts clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role demands remote work capabilities, continuous learning through company training programs, and the ability to obtain necessary certifications like GROL or COMPTIA Network+.

What you'll do

  • Perform Engineer of Record role on small to mid-sized projects.
  • Design complex systems including coverage, capacity, microwave, RF LMR, BDA, WAN networks.
  • Conduct detailed design reviews, system staging, acceptance testing, and troubleshooting with customers.
  • Ensure successful project execution by collaborating with Project Management, Engineering teams, Technicians.
  • Continuously learn through company training programs and independent personal development.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical discipline with 3+ years of experience, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with wireless and wireline communications systems, including RFDS principles and AC/DC power systems.
  • Knowledge of P25 Land Mobile Radio terminology and two-way subscriber radio provisioning methods.
  • Familiarity with IP networking principles and various network equipment (Fortinet firewalls, Nokia routers, Juniper switches).
  • Ability to create design documents and drawings using productivity/drawing software tools.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, critical thinking, and analytical skills; ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.
  • Desired certifications: GROL or Amateur Radio Operator License, COMPTIA A+, Network +, Security +.

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