Systems Engineer - Detroit, United States - Motorola Solutions
Description
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.Department OverviewThe 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 in "Solving for Safer". As the solution architect and technical consulting lead, the Systems Engineering team has the end-to-end design, technology consultancy, and implementation responsibility for all post-sale project engagements. The Systems Engineering team delivers customer drive, world-class, leading edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges of our First Responder and Government customers.Job Description
Note: This is a remote position with travel (25-50%) to support projects. The candidate MUST reside in or be open to relocation to OH, MI, PA, WI, SD or ND.
The System Engineer will take responsibility for and oversee all technical aspects of the assigned project from award until system acceptance.
This involves:
Final Design 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
Strong interpersonal relationship building and the ability to work directly with end-user customers and peers
Customer presentations
System staging
Developing system acceptance test plans and conducting system functional acceptance testing
Radio coverage testing and interference mitigation
Supplying input and participating in radio system licensing (FCC/Industry Canada/NTIA)
Preparation of system fleetmap, encryption, and radio programming templates
Complete system documentation
Develop plans and participate in live system cutovers and upgrades
Specific Knowledge / Skills:
Experience/knowledge in radio communication systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless or broadband/LTE
Experience, 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
Excellent communications skills and the ability to present complex topics to nontechnical audiences.
Self motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment
Additional Preferred Experience / Skills:
Previous knowledge and experience working with Juniper, Aviat, Nokia microwave and IP network routing
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
Note: This is a remote position with travel (25-50%) to support projects. The candidate MUST reside in or be open to relocation to OH, MI, PA, WI, SD or ND.
Travel is required as needed, for all project phases, from design through final acceptance.
Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customers
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Basic Requirements
Bachelor's