Field 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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewMotorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of professional mobile communications systems with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. The group's main business is the implementation of mission-critical digital mobile communication systems for Government & Public Safety Communications customers.
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Job Description

This is a remote position with travel (75%+) to support projects. The candidate must reside in TX or OK. The preferred candidate will reside in the Houston, TX metropolitan area.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Field Engineer to provide technical support for our specialized communication systems and product applications. In this role, you will be responsible for the programming, configuration, optimization, testing, and documentation of complex communication systems, including legacy analog, advanced digital P25, and data infrastructure. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the performance and reliability of our systems, contributing to successful post-sale implementation and ongoing support.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for specialized systems and product applications, including troubleshooting software-driven electronics.

• Provision communication system infrastructure and optimize the performance of RF and Broadband architecture.

• Program, configure, optimize, test, and document complex communications systems, including legacy analog, advanced digital P25, and data infrastructure.

• Perform integration, troubleshooting, and system management tasks at the Master site.

• Conduct project-related remote site tasks such as antenna systems analysis, R56 audits, link verification, RF Equipment optimization, combiner tuning, RX multicoupler optimization, and documentation.

• Instruct other Field Engineers, Engineers, and maintenance personnel in the technical aspects of current communication systems.

• Understand and apply system optimization, verification, and documentation requirements for communication systems.

• Perform specific system configuration, programming, optimization, testing, and documentation tasks.

• Assist with system upgrades as required.

• Mentor less experienced Field Engineers.

• Coach other Field Engineers, Engineers, and maintenance personnel in system configuration, optimization, testing, and documentation methods and procedures.

• Maintain all tools, test equipment, company-owned computer equipment, company-owned cellular telephones, and company vehicles in proper working order.

• Ensure calibration of assigned test equipment and keep the test equipment database up to date.

• Work under the direction of other Field Engineers, SSC, CSE, Product Groups, and/or others to characterize system defects during system implementation and maintenance.

• Act as a lead on small or medium-sized projects and additions to existing systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Intermediate knowledge of computer systems (hardware, operating systems, and applications) and networking.

• Proficiency in using test equipment (T1 and Ethernet testers, antenna systems analyzers (FDR's), communications systems analyzers, spectrum analyzers, Cat 5 and cat 6 cable testers, wattmeters, etc.).

• Ability to learn new technologies and expand knowledge in current and newly released infrastructures.

• Proficiency in using computers and common computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and internet browsers.

• Training in basic electronics.

• Intermediate understanding of RF, telecommunications, and computer networking.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Extensive travel (75%+) is required.

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules as needed.

Target Base Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 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

• Associate's degree and 2+ years of engineering or technical experience

• OR 4+ years of engineering or technical experience

• This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.

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

Travel RequirementsOver 75%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K
• 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.