Motorola Solutions
Principal Staff | Systems Design & Implementation
Motorola Solutions, Florida, New York, United States
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 Our Company has an outstanding track record of success and strives to build long term relationships with our customers. Customer satisfaction is given great emphasis and we strive to build a trusted advisor relationship with every customer.
The customer team comprises Sales, Project Management, System Engineering and System Technologist personnel working together in a high performance culture, often with demanding cycle times and high customer expectations because we are working on mission-critical communication systems.
Many of our systems are designed around the APCO Project 25 communications standard. With the growth of data services some of our customer’s mobile wireless networks are being enhanced with LTE infrastructure for applications such as APX Next Smart and live mobile video transmission supplementing our traditional core voice and narrowband data networks.
Job Description The Principal Staff Engineer will be responsible for the public safety design and implementation of solutions for Motorola’s ASTRO 25 and adjacent technologies for State and Local government agencies. We are looking for Engineers who are energized by delivering solutions that truly make a difference.
Responsibilities The Principal Staff Engineer will work with a field team of Project Management, Systems Engineers, System Technologists, Construction Managers, and Customer Service Managers, and will be responsible for leading technical aspects of the assigned project until system acceptance.
Design and implementation of the radio network including infrastructure, subscribers, mobile backhaul and WAN and CEN networks.
High 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.
System buildout, configuration and acceptance testing in both lab staging and field environments
Radio coverage testing, frequency analysis and interference mitigation
Radio system licensing (FCC/Industry Canada/NTIA)
Preparation of system fleet map, encryption and radio programming templates
Complete system documentation
Live system cutovers and upgrades
Additional Skills/Knowledge
Radio Frequency Engineering principles
Land / Mobile Radio Engineering principles
RFDS principles to include antenna and cable selection, transmit combiners, receive multi-couplers, and lightning protection systems.
P25 Land Mobile Radio terminology and two-way subscriber radio provisioning methods.
Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 architecture a plus.
Servers and related systems to include: VMware ESXI, Linux, and Microsoft operating systems.
Construction of remote communication sites to include: site selection, grounding, compound development, tower and shelter requirements.
Fortinet firewalls, Nokia 7705 series routers, Juniper SRX/MX (Junos) series routers, HP/Aruba switches
Remote access using SSH, SCP, SFTP, RDP
Knowledge with point-to-point Microwave systems, Microwave RF & Network design, FCC licensing a plus
Software applications integration, Application Protocol Interfaces (API) concepts, computer operating systems, and the OSI model.
Networking protocols and devices including OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPLS, SIP, RTP, SNMP, NAT, routers, switches, and stateful packet firewalls.
Knowledge of physical layer such as fiber, copper, and microwave.
Certifications a plus through CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA or similar a plus.
Works collaboratively and builds relationships with other colleagues, customers, and third party service professionals.
Self‑motivated, good written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
Target Base Salary Range $120,000 - $135,000 USD
Consistent 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.
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Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or technical discipline and 6+ years of engineering or technical experience
OR 8 years of engineering or technical experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements: 25-50%
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’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 this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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Department Overview Our Company has an outstanding track record of success and strives to build long term relationships with our customers. Customer satisfaction is given great emphasis and we strive to build a trusted advisor relationship with every customer.
The customer team comprises Sales, Project Management, System Engineering and System Technologist personnel working together in a high performance culture, often with demanding cycle times and high customer expectations because we are working on mission-critical communication systems.
Many of our systems are designed around the APCO Project 25 communications standard. With the growth of data services some of our customer’s mobile wireless networks are being enhanced with LTE infrastructure for applications such as APX Next Smart and live mobile video transmission supplementing our traditional core voice and narrowband data networks.
Job Description The Principal Staff Engineer will be responsible for the public safety design and implementation of solutions for Motorola’s ASTRO 25 and adjacent technologies for State and Local government agencies. We are looking for Engineers who are energized by delivering solutions that truly make a difference.
Responsibilities The Principal Staff Engineer will work with a field team of Project Management, Systems Engineers, System Technologists, Construction Managers, and Customer Service Managers, and will be responsible for leading technical aspects of the assigned project until system acceptance.
Design and implementation of the radio network including infrastructure, subscribers, mobile backhaul and WAN and CEN networks.
High 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.
System buildout, configuration and acceptance testing in both lab staging and field environments
Radio coverage testing, frequency analysis and interference mitigation
Radio system licensing (FCC/Industry Canada/NTIA)
Preparation of system fleet map, encryption and radio programming templates
Complete system documentation
Live system cutovers and upgrades
Additional Skills/Knowledge
Radio Frequency Engineering principles
Land / Mobile Radio Engineering principles
RFDS principles to include antenna and cable selection, transmit combiners, receive multi-couplers, and lightning protection systems.
P25 Land Mobile Radio terminology and two-way subscriber radio provisioning methods.
Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 architecture a plus.
Servers and related systems to include: VMware ESXI, Linux, and Microsoft operating systems.
Construction of remote communication sites to include: site selection, grounding, compound development, tower and shelter requirements.
Fortinet firewalls, Nokia 7705 series routers, Juniper SRX/MX (Junos) series routers, HP/Aruba switches
Remote access using SSH, SCP, SFTP, RDP
Knowledge with point-to-point Microwave systems, Microwave RF & Network design, FCC licensing a plus
Software applications integration, Application Protocol Interfaces (API) concepts, computer operating systems, and the OSI model.
Networking protocols and devices including OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPLS, SIP, RTP, SNMP, NAT, routers, switches, and stateful packet firewalls.
Knowledge of physical layer such as fiber, copper, and microwave.
Certifications a plus through CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA or similar a plus.
Works collaboratively and builds relationships with other colleagues, customers, and third party service professionals.
Self‑motivated, good written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills
Target Base Salary Range $120,000 - $135,000 USD
Consistent 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.
#LI-NJ1
#LI-REMOTE
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or technical discipline and 6+ years of engineering or technical experience
OR 8 years of engineering or technical experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements: 25-50%
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’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 this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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