Radio Network Planning 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 Radio Network Planning (RNP) team provides radio networking planning services to the regional systems and field engineering teams with the International region (APAC and EMEA). The services provided include: radio coverage predictions; coverage optimisation; traffic planning; frequency planning; drive test data analysis and reports; GIS Data sourcing/conversion; microwave link planning; customer presentations and basic RF training. Services are provided throughout the lifecycle of a radio system from pre-sale design through deployment to in-service support.

Job Description

The Radio Network Planning Engineer reports to the RNP Manager and is responsible for the creation of radio network plans for mission critical radio communications networks.  These networks are typically for government public safety organisations (e.g. Police, Fire Services, Border Guards, etc.) but also include other sectors such as public transport (Airports, Metros, etc.) and utilities (e.g. water and electricity distribution).  Our customers rely on our radio communications network in the moments that matter and we help to ensure the safety of both workers and citizens.  The networks typically employ Land Mobile Radio (LMR) technologies such as APCO25, TETRA or DMR.  The responsibilities of the role include:

Pre-Sale

• Discussing coverage requirements with potential customers

• Creating initial coverage and frequency plans using radio planning tools

• Evaluating tender requirements

• Creating input for proposals (coverage maps, descriptions, coverage statistics, site configurations)

• Presenting solutions to customers

Post-Sale

• Liaising with site acquisition teams, transmission planning and systems engineers

• Creating detailed RF network plans including coverage maps, frequency plans, neighbour lists, equipment lists, and coverage verification plans.

• Support coverage optimisation activities including site visits as required.

• Analysing drive test data for optimisation and coverage acceptance and producing reports.

Basic Requirements

Ideally candidates will have 10+ years of experience in planning mobile radio networks (Preferably private LMR networks).  The following are the most important attributes for the role:

• A track record of successfully planning Radio Access Networks (RANs) for large mobile communications networks

• Proficient with at least one radio network planning software application (e.g. HTZ Communications, Atoll, etc).

• Proficient with GIS tools such as GlobalMapper, QGIS or MapInfo

• Good understanding of mobile radio technologies (TETRA, ASTRO and DMR)

• Hands-on experience of RAN implementation (e.g. site surveys, site RF design, installation and commissioning, drive testing)

• Experience of radio planning in a pre-sales environment (e.g. proposal response, customer presentations, etc)

• Must be fluent in Polish and English Language

• A demonstrated ability to write clear and accurate technical reports

• Excellent communications skills and the confidence to present solutions to customers

• A willingness to establish and develop professional relationships remotely as colleagues and customers will be located throughout APAC and EMEA 

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

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.