Sr. Field Engineer – RF Networking

Job Description

Sr. Field Engineer | Motorola Solutions

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Motorola Solutions, requiring extensive travel across the USA. Motorola Solutions builds and connects technologies that help protect people, property, and places. This role is crucial for implementing and supporting mission-critical digital mobile communication systems for government and public safety customers, contributing to safer communities worldwide.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote, USA
• Pay: $90000–$110000 yearly
• Team: Collaborates with Engineering, Project Management, and Sales teams
• Mission: To design, implement, and support advanced communication systems infrastructure.
• Tech Stack: VMWare ESXi v.6+, Microsoft Hyper-V 2012+, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2019, Windows 7, Windows 10, HP switches, Juniper switches, Firewalls, KMF, KVL, AES, Motorola G-Series base stations, Motorola MCC7500 consoles, Motorola AXS consoles, Astro25 Master Site, Astro 25 Multisite, ASR equipment, Channel Banks, T1 Circuits, S412E LMR Master, Viavi 3920B, RF Power Sensor, Anritsu 9090A, VeeX MTX150, T-BERD 5800, T1 test sets, TIMS, Motorola APX, Motorola APX Next, CPS programming software, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Google G-Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• System Design and Implementation: Collaborate with internal teams to design, implement, test, optimize, cutover, and document communication systems that meet customer specifications.
• System Configuration: Utilize design tools and formalized processes to perform remote and onsite configuration of network, server, RF, and database components, generating ‘as-configured’ documentation.
• Installation Oversight: Oversee the onsite installation of network, server, and RF equipment using system design drawings and product documentation, providing ‘as-built’ information for final documentation.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Perform onsite and remote troubleshooting of networks, servers, databases, and RF infrastructure using system logs and tools, including preventative maintenance routines.
• Acceptance Testing and Optimization: Execute product and system test plans for acceptance testing, correcting deficiencies, and performing performance verification and optimization of digital and analog RF infrastructure.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior-level professional with a strong background in LMR, RF systems, radio communications, wired/wireless communication systems, IT systems, telecommunications, or public safety engineering.
• Experience: 6+ years of experience with server virtualization (VMWare ESXi v.6+, Microsoft Hyper-V 2012+), Windows Server OS, LAN/WAN IP networks, and Motorola communication equipment (e.g., G-Series base stations, Astro25 Master Site).
• Skills: Proficient in multi-site RF communication systems, computer/networking (cabling, routers, switches, firewalls), and using various communications test equipment like system analyzers and Ethernet test sets.
• Bonus: Industry network certification such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, Juniper JNCIA, Cisco CCNA, or Nokia NRS1.