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We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.\nDepartment Overview\nThe Systems Engineering Group designs and implements innovative communications solutions that make a difference in the day to day operations of our Federal customers. As the Solution Architecture and Technical Consulting Lead, the Systems Engineering Group has end-to-end design, technology consultancy, and implementation responsibility for all pre-sale and post-sale engagements nationwide. The Systems Engineering Group delivers customer-driven, world-class, leading-edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges of first responder, government, carrier, utility, transportation, and enterprise customers.Job Description\nNote: Candidate must reside be able to travel nationwide to support Federal Customers. This is a remote position requiring travel (25-50%) to customer sites located around the country.\nAs a Principal Systems Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of solutions for Motorola’s ASTRO 25 and adjacent technologies for DOD and Federal Government agencies. We are looking for engineers energized by delivering solutions that truly make a difference.\nIn this role, you will collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary field team (including Project Managers, Systems Engineers, System Technologists, Construction Managers, and Customer Service Managers) to lead all technical aspects of assigned projects through final system acceptance.\nDuties will include, but are not limited to:\nDesign and implementation of the radio network accounting for infrastructure, subscribers, power systems design, equipment shelter and tower layouts, backhaul network design including microwave, leased line, and customer provided Ethernet networks\nHigh level of customer and consultant interaction involving customer design reviews, customer witnessed staging and acceptance testing events, coverage acceptance testing, live system upgrades, and troubleshooting efforts.\nSystem buildout, configuration and acceptance testing in both lab staging and field environments\nRadio coverage testing, frequency analysis and interference mitigation\nSupplying input and participating in radio system licensing (NTIA)\nPreparation of system fleetmap, encryption schema, and radio programming templates\nProduce as-built system documentation\nDevelop plans and participate in live system cutovers and upgrades\nDesired Skills/Knowledge:\nRadio Frequency Engineering principles\nLand / Mobile Radio Engineering principles\nWireless & Wireline communications systems\nRFDS principles to include antenna and cable selection, transmit combiners, receive multi-couplers, and lightning protection systems.\nP25 Land Mobile Radio terminology and two-way subscriber radio provisioning methods.\nExperience with Motorola ASTRO 25 architecture is a plus.\nConstruction of remote communication sites to include: site selection, grounding, compound development, tower and shelter requirements.\nFortinet and Juniper firewalls, Nokia 7705 series routers, Juniper SRX/MX (Junos) series routers, HP/Aruba and Juniper switches\nRemote access using SSH, SCP, SFTP, RDP\nKnowledge with point-to-point Microwave systems, Microwave RF & Network design\nSoftware applications integration, Application Protocol Interfaces (API) concepts, computer operating systems, and the OSI model.\nNetworking protocols and devices including OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPLS, SIP, RTP, SNMP, NAT, routers, switches, and stateful packet firewalls.\nKnowledge of physical layer technologies, such as fiber, copper, and microwave connectivity\nDesired Abilities:\nCreate design documents and drawings to provide information to project teams about system construction and configuration (Familiarity with Microsoft, Google, etc. office productivity/drawing software tool packages)\nExhibit excellent troubleshooting, critical thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to seek out other internal company expertise when needed.\nWork remotely, primarily from a home office, with no local supervision. Take initiative, lead customer-facing meetings, collaborate with other colleagues, customers, and third party service professionals to drive results, and change priorities with little notice.\nWork on multiple, concurrent projects and balance priorities.\nExhibit excellent communications and technical writing skills with the ability to summarize complex technical concepts clearly, and present to both technical and non-technical team members.\nLearn to use company-supplied software systems and tools to implement, configure, and test IP network-based systems.\nLearn to use company-supplied software systems and tools to model and test radio coverage\nLearn to use company-supplied software systems and tools to assist engineers and technicians with setup and troubleshooting of RF components and systems.\nLearn to configure, and troubleshoot applications and operating systems on IP network devices, servers, or on virtualization platforms.\nLearn to debug new software installations, review log files, and work with development engineers to resolve issues.\nRequirements:\nBachelor's (BS) Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent + 4 years of relevant experience. OR 8+ Years of Experience in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.\nDesired Certifications:\nGROL (General Radiotelephone Operator License), Amateur Radio Operator License, or equivalent experience.\nCompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA or similar.\nTarget Base Salary Range: $135,000 - $148,000 USD\nConsistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.\nBasic Requirements\nMust be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts. \nTravel Requirements\n25-50%Relocation Provided\nNonePosition Type\nExperiencedReferral Payment Plan\nYesOur U.S. Benefits include:\nIncentive Bonus Plans\n\nMedical, Dental, Vision benefits\n\n401K with Company Match\n\n10 Paid Holidays\n\nGenerous Paid Time Off Packages\n\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\n\nPaid Parental & Family Leave\n\nand more!\n\nEEO Statement\nMotorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.\nWe are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.\nWe’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. 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