Motorola Solutions
Principal Systems Engineer - Illinois or Missouri
Motorola Solutions, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Principal Systems Engineer – Illinois or Missouri
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close‑knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview The Post‑Sale Systems Engineering team is the technical lifeblood of the Systems Integration organization. Our engineers design and implement the innovative communications solutions that make a difference, “Solving for Safer.” As the solution architect and technical consulting lead, the Systems Engineering team has end‑to‑end design, technology consultancy, and implementation responsibility for all post‑sale project engagements. The team delivers customer‑driven, world‑class solutions that rise to the challenges of our first responder and government customers.
Job Description Note: The candidate is able to work remotely in one of the following states: IL and MO. Preferred to reside near a major metropolitan area in Illinois or Missouri.
The Engineering team concentrates on mission‑critical communications technologies at all levels of complexity, from small municipal systems to large metropolitan and state‑wide solutions.
Public safety grade mobile voice and data communications networks
Advanced mobile devices
Public safety mobile broadband networks and devices (LTE)
Integrated command and control (911 dispatch consoles, advanced video surveillance, and other public safety applications)
You will be part of a dynamic cross‑functional client‑facing team including sales, system integrators, product engineers, third‑party vendors, project managers, and senior systems engineers—often on large, high‑visibility, multi‑million dollar engagements.
Responsibilities
Final design and implementation of the radio network including infrastructure, subscribers, power systems design, equipment shelter and tower designs, and backhaul network design (microwave, leased line, and customer‑provided Ethernet networks)
Customer presentations
System staging
System acceptance testing
Radio coverage testing and interference mitigation
Radio system licensing (FCC/Industry Canada/NTIA)
Preparation of system fleetmap, encryption, and radio programming templates
Complete system documentation
Live system cutovers and upgrades
Preferred Skills
Experience in radio communication systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless or broadband/LTE networks
Experience, a good understanding, and working knowledge in IP networking, network design methodologies & troubleshooting (Ethernet, TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS)
Certifications through CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA‑Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA or similar
Experience directly working with end‑user customers
Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex topics to nontechnical audiences
Self‑motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment
Previous knowledge and experience working with Juniper, Aviat, Cisco, Nokia/Alcatel, Xtreme, and/or Ceragon equipment
Experience with switching and routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, iBGP, eBGP, M‑BGP, MPLS RSVP TE, and LDP)
Experience/knowledge in line‑of‑sight microwave propagation
Travel 25% to 50% is required within the Midwest to support all project phases, from design through final acceptance.
Target Base Salary Range $110,000 – $130,000 USD
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Systems, or Telecommunications Engineering or technical discipline and 10+ years of engineering or similar experience
OR 15+ years of engineering or similar experience in lieu of an engineering degree
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.
Relocation Provided None
Position Type Experienced
Referral Payment Plan Yes
Our U.S. Benefits include
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
And more!
EEO Statement Motorola 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.
We are proud… 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.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions… To request an accommodation, please complete the Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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Department Overview The Post‑Sale Systems Engineering team is the technical lifeblood of the Systems Integration organization. Our engineers design and implement the innovative communications solutions that make a difference, “Solving for Safer.” As the solution architect and technical consulting lead, the Systems Engineering team has end‑to‑end design, technology consultancy, and implementation responsibility for all post‑sale project engagements. The team delivers customer‑driven, world‑class solutions that rise to the challenges of our first responder and government customers.
Job Description Note: The candidate is able to work remotely in one of the following states: IL and MO. Preferred to reside near a major metropolitan area in Illinois or Missouri.
The Engineering team concentrates on mission‑critical communications technologies at all levels of complexity, from small municipal systems to large metropolitan and state‑wide solutions.
Public safety grade mobile voice and data communications networks
Advanced mobile devices
Public safety mobile broadband networks and devices (LTE)
Integrated command and control (911 dispatch consoles, advanced video surveillance, and other public safety applications)
You will be part of a dynamic cross‑functional client‑facing team including sales, system integrators, product engineers, third‑party vendors, project managers, and senior systems engineers—often on large, high‑visibility, multi‑million dollar engagements.
Responsibilities
Final design and implementation of the radio network including infrastructure, subscribers, power systems design, equipment shelter and tower designs, and backhaul network design (microwave, leased line, and customer‑provided Ethernet networks)
Customer presentations
System staging
System acceptance testing
Radio coverage testing and interference mitigation
Radio system licensing (FCC/Industry Canada/NTIA)
Preparation of system fleetmap, encryption, and radio programming templates
Complete system documentation
Live system cutovers and upgrades
Preferred Skills
Experience in radio communication systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless or broadband/LTE networks
Experience, a good understanding, and working knowledge in IP networking, network design methodologies & troubleshooting (Ethernet, TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS)
Certifications through CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA‑Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA or similar
Experience directly working with end‑user customers
Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex topics to nontechnical audiences
Self‑motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment
Previous knowledge and experience working with Juniper, Aviat, Cisco, Nokia/Alcatel, Xtreme, and/or Ceragon equipment
Experience with switching and routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, iBGP, eBGP, M‑BGP, MPLS RSVP TE, and LDP)
Experience/knowledge in line‑of‑sight microwave propagation
Travel 25% to 50% is required within the Midwest to support all project phases, from design through final acceptance.
Target Base Salary Range $110,000 – $130,000 USD
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Systems, or Telecommunications Engineering or technical discipline and 10+ years of engineering or similar experience
OR 15+ years of engineering or similar experience in lieu of an engineering degree
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.
Relocation Provided None
Position Type Experienced
Referral Payment Plan Yes
Our U.S. Benefits include
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
And more!
EEO Statement Motorola 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.
We are proud… 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.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions… To request an accommodation, please complete the Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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