Principal RF Engineer

Motorola Solutions

. Support Motorola Field Engineering Teams across North America .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in RF/Propagation Engineering and wireless communication systems, with a strong focus on coverage design, implementation, and troubleshooting. Capable of providing technical support and training while effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.

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RF/Propagation EngineeringWireless Communication SystemsCoverage Design and ImplementationTechnical Support and TrainingSite Deployment and Installation Practices

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Hard Skills

RF EngineeringPropagation ModelingCoverage OptimizationInterference MitigationTroubleshooting RF SitesSystem Performance ParametersCoverage Standards DevelopmentField Resource SupportTechnical Problem SolvingMentoring Engineers

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedAbility to Present Complex TopicsFocus in Pressured Environments

Tools & Technologies

Modeling ToolsCoverage Propagation Studies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree BSEE/BSCE

Industry Keywords

Public Safety P25 Land Mobile RadioFCC RegulationsWireless Communications FieldSite Deployment Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Motorola Field Engineering Teams across North America
Provide guidance on coverage design and implementation from proposal through system acceptance
Guide requirements for internal tools used in coverage propagation studies
Develop and apply methods, theories, and research techniques to solve technical problems
Provide internal field resources with technical support throughout project phases
Provide external consultative support to customers and consultants when required
Interface with product teams on system performance parameters
Develop and disseminate Coverage Standards and practices to the field
Guide and support Coverage site deployments and testing
Lead Coverage field training through on-site and recorded courses, webinars, and how-to guides
Monitor FCC changes affecting the public safety P25 Land Mobile Radio arena
Mentor engineers and provide depth of knowledge and experience
Drive Coverage Subject Matter Expert initiatives
Interface with Sales, Project Management, System Engineering, and Field Engineering personnel on mission-critical communication systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree BSEE/BSCE
10+ years of RF/Propagation Engineering in the Wireless Communications field highly preferred
10+ years in Engineering
Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex topics to nontechnical audiences
Self motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment
Experience/knowledge in radio communication systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless system design
Experience setting up modeling tools to execute and optimize coverage and interference mitigation designs
Experience/knowledge troubleshooting RF (Radio Frequency) Sites / noise mitigation challenges on deployed systems and providing guidance to local field teams
Experience/knowledge in site deployment and installation practices
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely required
Employer work permit sponsorship is not available
Under 10% travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Referral Payment Plan
Some travel required, under 10%