Sr. Systems Engineer - Virginia or West Virginia

Motorola Solutions

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
West VirginiaVirginia
Salary
$95,000–$100,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Below market

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This role $98k
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This role pays less than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$195,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $98k versus about $165k 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.

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TL;DR · Sr. Systems Engineer - Virginia or West Virginia

The Sr Staff Engineer position at Motorola Solutions’ North America Post Sale Engineering Department is a remote role with significant travel (25-50%) in the Mid-Atlantic region, focusing on T3 South. This senior-level engineer will lead technical aspects of public safety communication projects, designing and implementing radio networks for State and Local government agencies using ASTRO 25 technology. Daily responsibilities include customer interaction, system buildout, configuration testing, and licensing. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in RF engineering, wireless communications, and networking protocols like OSPF, BGP, and MPLS, along with hands-on experience with Motorola’s ASTRO 25 architecture and familiarity with Fortinet and Juniper firewalls. Strong troubleshooting skills, remote work capabilities, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly are essential for success in this mission-critical environment.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement radio networks including infrastructure, subscribers, mobile backhaul, and WAN/CEN networks.
  • Conduct high-level customer interactions for design reviews, acceptance testing, coverage analysis, live system upgrades, and troubleshooting.
  • Build out, configure, and test systems in both lab and field environments to ensure proper functionality.
  • Perform radio coverage testing, frequency analysis, and interference mitigation to optimize network performance.
  • Prepare detailed documentation including fleetmaps, encryption schemas, and radio programming templates for project teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical discipline and 3+ years of experience, or 4-7 years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of radio frequency (RF) and land mobile radio engineering principles.
  • Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 architecture and systems implementation.
  • Proficiency in wireless/wireline communications systems and network protocols.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and work independently on multiple projects.
  • Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Relevant certifications such as GROL, Amateur Radio Operator License, or COMPTIA A+, Network+, Security+.

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