• 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 OverviewOur 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 DescriptionThe Systems Engineering Group Lead will be responsible for leading a team of Engineers in the public safety design and implementation of solutions for Motorola’s ASTRO 25 systems and adjacent technologies for State and Local government agencies.
• We are looking for a Group Lead who is inspired by delivering solutions that truly make a difference.Responsibilities:The Systems Engineering Group Lead will have multiple roles including team leadership and limited (approx.
• 20%) direct project responsibilities.
• In the team leadership role, the Group Lead will support administrative functions, make project assignment decisions, and provide technical oversight to ensure project milestones are met.
• They will supervise their Systems Engineering field team to ensure systems designs comply with engineering best practices and will work with the project teams comprised of Project Management, Systems Engineers, System Technologists, Construction Managers, and Customer Service Managers to ensure successful project delivery through final system acceptance.
• The Group Lead will also have limited direct project responsibilities functioning as a Systems Engineer of Record.Group Lead Team Leadership Responsibilities:Systems Engineering administrative functionsEngineering resource planning, job requisitions, interviewing, hiring decisions, onboarding, training coordinationGoals setting, performance reviews, merit increase decisionsEmployee rewards and recognitionEngineering project oversightEngineering of Record assignments to each new projectProject technical oversight and management reportingProject milestone reviews and issues resolutionSales to Service process executionEngineering team leadershipInitiative development and executionSelected Pre-Sales design reviews and labor forecast inputInterdepartmental coordination between Project Management, Sales, Pre-Sales Engineering, Customer Service ManagementEngineer of Record Project Responsibilities: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 environmentsRadio coverage testing, frequency analysis and interference mitigationRadio system licensing (FCC/Industry Canada/NTIA)Preparation of system fleet map, encryption and radio programming templatesComplete system documentationLive system cutovers and upgradesEngineer of Record Additional Skills/Knowledge:Radio Frequency Engineering principlesLand / Mobile Radio Engineering principlesRFDS 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 is a plus.Servers and related systems to include: VMware ESXI, Linux, and Microsoft operating systems.Cybersecurity expertise highly desirableConstruction 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 switchesRemote access using SSH, SCP, SFTP, RDPKnowledge with point-to-point Microwave systems, Microwave RF & Network design, FCC licensing a plusSoftware 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 skillsTarget Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 USDConsistent 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-REMOTEBasic RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in an engineering or technical discipline and 8+ years of engineering or technical experienceOR 10+ years of engineering or technical experienceLegal authorization to work in the U.S.
• indefinitely is required.
• Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.Travel Requirements10-25%Relocation ProvidedNonePosition TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYesOur U.S.
• Benefits include:Incentive Bonus PlansMedical, Dental, Vision benefits401K with Company Match10 Paid HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off PackagesEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Parental & Family Leaveand more!EEO StatementMotorola 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 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.We’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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