Principal Staff Systems Engineer

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The U.S. Federal Systems Engineering Group designs and implements the innovative communications solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter. As the solution architecture and technical consulting lead, the Systems Engineering Group has end-to-end design, technology consultancy, and implementation responsibility for all post-sale engagements.

Job Description

NOTE: This is a remote position and the candidate can reside anywhere in the United States. This position travel up to 25-50%

This position is responsible for the engineering, design, and implementation support of solutions for ASTRO 25 and adjacent technologies for Federal, State and local government agencies requiring highly secure, easily managed, mission critical IP networks.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Consult with Pre-Sale Design team to set strategy, direction and costing

• Lead and define technical network architecture designs for ASTRO 25 mobile backhaul networks

• Lead and define technical network architecture designs for adjacent technologies mobile backhaul networks

• Create and document detailed network drawings

• Continually evaluate third party vendor equipment used in our portfolio

• Work with third party vendors/contractors to ensure delivery of requirements set forth by the design

• Support the engineering community in best practices for network designs

• Network topology assessments and troubleshooting

Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor's (BS) Degree is preferred. Seeking an emphasis in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

• Good understanding of effective network design methodologies

• Experience with troubleshooting and assessing live networks

• Preferred certifications: Juniper Network Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA), Nokia Routing Specialist I (NRS I) or equivalent

• Experience with MPLS design and deployments

• Experience with LAN switching protocols: G8032 ring protection

• Experience with Manufacture Hardware: Juniper, Nokia, HP, Fortinet

• Knowledge of different media types: Metro Ethernet, Frame-Relay, Ethernet, SONET.

• Knowledge of physical layer such as: fiber, Copper, Microwave.

• Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 architecture a plus

• Experience with Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google applications required

• Experience with use of command line and/or GUI interfaces to provision equipment

• Self motivated, excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills

• Works collaboratively and builds relationships with other colleagues, customers, and third party service professionals.

• Ability to travel as needed with limited notice (25-50%)

• Can be located in office or remote (Continental US).

Target Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 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.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's (BS) Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

• OR 7-10 Years of Experience in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts.

Travel Requirements

Under 25%

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 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. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

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