Principal Systems Engineer

Motorola Solutions

. Lead the design and implementation of Motorola ASTRO 25 and adjacent-technology solutions for DOD and Federal Government agencies .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Radio Frequency Engineering and Land Mobile Radio Engineering principles, with a strong focus on the design and implementation of Motorola ASTRO 25 solutions. Proficient in project management, technical documentation, and customer engagement, ensuring successful system acceptance and operational readiness.

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Motorola ASTRO 25 ArchitectureRadio Frequency Engineering PrinciplesLand Mobile Radio Engineering PrinciplesNetwork Protocols and DevicesProject Management and Customer Engagement

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Hard Skills

Radio Frequency EngineeringLand Mobile Radio EngineeringWireless and Wireline Communications SystemsNetwork Design and ConfigurationRadio Coverage TestingSystem Buildout and Acceptance TestingDesign Document CreationAPI ConceptsTroubleshooting and Analytical SkillsTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingAbility to Work RemotelyCollaboration with ColleaguesAdaptability to Changing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Fortinet FirewallsJuniper FirewallsNokia 7705 Series RoutersJuniper SRX/MX RoutersHP/Aruba SwitchesSSHSCPSFTPRDPOffice Productivity Software

Certifications & Qualifications

GROLAmateur Radio Operator LicenseCompTIA Network+Juniper JNCIA-JunosNokia NRS1CCNA

Industry Keywords

DOD and Federal Government AgenciesRadio Coverage Acceptance TestingInterference MitigationRemote Communication Site ConstructionP25 Land Mobile Radio Terminology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of Motorola ASTRO 25 and adjacent-technology solutions for DOD and Federal Government agencies
Collaborate with Project Managers, Systems Engineers, System Technologists, Construction Managers, and Customer Service Managers on assigned projects
Lead all technical aspects of projects through final system acceptance
Design and implement radio networks covering infrastructure, subscribers, power systems, equipment shelters, tower layouts, and backhaul networks
Conduct customer design reviews, witnessed staging and acceptance testing, coverage acceptance testing, live system upgrades, and troubleshooting
Perform system buildout, configuration, and acceptance testing in lab staging and field environments
Conduct radio coverage testing, frequency analysis, and interference mitigation
Supply input to and participate in NTIA radio system licensing
Prepare system fleetmaps, encryption schemas, and radio programming templates
Produce as-built system documentation
Develop plans and participate in live system cutovers and upgrades
Create design documents and drawings for project teams
Lead customer-facing meetings and coordinate with customers and third-party service professionals
Support nationwide Federal customer engagements through 25–50% travel to customer sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must reside in an eligible U.S. location and be able to travel nationwide to support Federal Customers
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts
Bachelor's (BS) Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent + 4 years of relevant experience; OR 8+ years of experience in these fields or equivalent
Knowledge of Radio Frequency Engineering principles
Knowledge of Land / Mobile Radio Engineering principles
Knowledge of wireless and wireline communications systems
Knowledge of RFDS principles, including antenna and cable selection, transmit combiners, receive multi-couplers, and lightning protection systems
Knowledge of P25 Land Mobile Radio terminology and two-way subscriber radio provisioning methods
Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 architecture is a plus
Knowledge of construction of remote communication sites, including site selection, grounding, compound development, tower and shelter requirements
Experience with Fortinet and Juniper firewalls, Nokia 7705 series routers, Juniper SRX/MX (Junos) series routers, HP/Aruba and Juniper switches
Experience with SSH, SCP, SFTP, and RDP remote access
Knowledge of point-to-point microwave systems and microwave RF and network design
Knowledge of software application integration, API concepts, computer operating systems, and the OSI model
Knowledge of networking protocols and devices including OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPLS, SIP, RTP, SNMP, NAT, routers, switches, and stateful packet firewalls
Knowledge of physical-layer technologies including fiber, copper, and microwave connectivity
Ability to create design documents and drawings using office productivity and drawing software
Excellent troubleshooting, critical thinking, analytical, communication, and technical writing skills
Ability to work remotely with no local supervision, lead customer-facing meetings, collaborate with colleagues, customers, and third-party service professionals, and change priorities with little notice
Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and balance priorities
Ability to learn and use company-supplied software for IP network implementation, configuration, testing, radio coverage modeling, RF component troubleshooting, application and operating-system configuration, log review, and debugging
GROL, Amateur Radio Operator License, or equivalent experience is desired
CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA, or similar certification is desired

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