RF / Microwave Practice Office Engineer

Company Overview

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Department Overview

Motorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of mobile communications systems, with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. The Motorola Solutions Engineering RF Practice team is looking for an RF / microwave (MW) field experienced engineer. This role is within the team of discipline experts, specializing in LMR, RF related devices, microwave, and subscribers. The RF/MW Practice Office engineer will primarily support North American field related activities commissioned by the RF Practice Office.
Our team provides expertise supporting the design, implementation, commissioning, acceptance and troubleshooting of mission-critical digital mobile communication systems for Government & Public Safety Communications customers, as well as some large commercial customers. The majority of our systems are designed around the APCO Project 25 communications standard.

Job Description

NOTE: This position is remote and the candidate can reside anywhere in the United States. Candidates need to reside with 75 miles of a major airport. This position requires 25% to 50% travel.

The RF / Microwave Practice Office engineer will interface with practice office leads, project managers, system engineers and field engineers in the field.  The RF Practice Office is a fast paced, quick reacting, high performing team, often working with demanding cycle times and exceptionally high expectations.

The RF / MW Practice Office engineer will provide field related support as needed on the RF / microwave design, implementation, commissioning, acceptance and troubleshooting aspects of the project from proposal through system acceptance and at times into service.

Responsibilities:

• Test and assist in development of internal tools used for RF / Microwave systems.

• Provide MSI internal field resources with technical support in all phases of a project.

• Support procurement with technical guidance. 

• Provide MSI external consultative support to customers/consultants on projects, as required.

• Assist in the development of MSI RF / Microwave engineering standard practices.

• Provide guidance and support to RF / Microwave deployments and testing.

• Collaborate with Practice Office leadership to develop and deliver RF / Microwave field training, including the creation of webinars, instructional videos, course materials, and how-to documentation.

• Keep up with current FCC changes that might impact the public safety arena.

• Provide periodic reports on assigned activities. 

• Deliver internal and customer presentations as needed.

Specific Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex topics to nontechnical audiences.

• Self motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment

• Extensive field experience/knowledge in radio communication systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless system design.

• Experience in setting up, executing and optimizing LMR and Microwave systems

• Ability to work with our 3rd party vendors for additional support/guidance

• Experience / knowledge in troubleshooting RF (Radio Frequency) / MW (Microwave) Sites / noise mitigation challenges on deployed systems.

• Experience / knowledge in site deployment and installation practices.

• Experience / knowledge on antenna / RF equipment installation practices.

• Experience / knowledge in FCC Licensing Rules and Regulations for MW and Land Mobile Radio (Part 101, Part 90: required / Part 80, Part 22 strongly recommended)

• Collaborate with the internal procurement team.

• Drive RF / Microwave initiatives (RF / MW)

• Work with our 3rd party RF / MW vendors to help ensure they are following MSI standard design practices.

• Travel is required for this role.  Travel may be required for training or to support deployment resolution of RF / MW issues. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BSEE/BSCE preferred)

Target Base Salary Range: $105,000 - $117,000 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.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BSEE/BSCE) and 3 years of experience in Engineering or Wireless

• OR 7+ years of related RF / Microwave System Field Engineering in the Wireless Communications field.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

25-50%

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.

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