Systems Engineer

Motorola Solutions

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Phoenix, AZAlbuquerque, NM
Salary
$95,000–$105,000 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $160k
This role $100k
$84k most similar roles pay here $202k

This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $129,412–$190,158 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $100k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 135 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$140,000 across 117 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer - Arizona or New Mexico joins the Post-Sale Systems Engineering team to implement mission-critical digital land mobile radio communication systems for government and public safety agencies. As a solution architect and technical consulting lead, you will own end-to-end system design and quality from proposal award through acceptance. Daily responsibilities include designing radio networks with infrastructure, power systems, and backhaul; performing coverage testing and interference mitigation; managing radio programming; and conducting live system cutovers. You will work with RF, microwave, IP transport, and LTE technologies to solve wireless communication challenges for first responders. Required skills include experience in radio propagation, IP networking (Ethernet, TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS), and switching/routing protocols like OSPF and BGP. Familiarity with Juniper, Cisco, or Nokia equipment is preferred alongside the ability to present complex technical topics to non-technical audiences.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $158250 from 186 postings across 30 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Oversee all technical aspects of radio network projects from proposal award until final system acceptance.
  • Design and implement radio networks including infrastructure, power systems, tower layouts, and backhaul networks.
  • Conduct radio coverage testing and perform interference mitigation for public safety communication systems.
  • Develop acceptance test plans and conduct functional testing for mission-critical communications equipment.
  • Manage radio system licensing processes with agencies such as the FCC and NTIA.
  • Create technical documentation including fleetmaps, encryption templates, and "as-built" system records.
  • Execute live system cutovers and upgrades for government and public safety customers.
  • Present complex technical information to non-technical audiences and end-user customers.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Bachelor's degree.
  • Must have 3+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or Wireless Communications.
  • Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by state and local government agencies.
  • Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely.
  • Experience with radio communication systems, propagation, RF, wireless, or broadband/LTE networks is required.
  • Knowledge of IP networking, network design methodologies, and troubleshooting (Ethernet, TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS) is required.
  • Must possess or be able to pursue certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Nokia NRS1, or CCNA.
  • Excellent communication skills are required to present complex topics to nontechnical audiences.

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