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 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

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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 designing and implementing Motorola ASTRO 25 technology solutions for Federal Government agencies. Proficient in troubleshooting, technical writing, and leading customer-facing meetings while managing multiple projects effectively.

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Radio Frequency EngineeringLand Mobile Radio EngineeringMotorola ASTRO 25 ArchitectureNetwork Protocols and DevicesTechnical Writing

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Hard Skills

Radio Coverage TestingFrequency AnalysisInterference MitigationSystem DocumentationDesign Document CreationSoftware Application IntegrationNetworking ProtocolsPhysical-Layer TechnologiesAPI ConceptsMicrowave RF and Network Design

Soft Skills

Excellent TroubleshootingCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility to Collaborate

Tools & Technologies

Fortinet FirewallsJuniper FirewallsNokia 7705 Series RoutersJuniper SRX/MX RoutersHP/Aruba SwitchesMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceSSHSCPSFTP

Certifications & Qualifications

GROLAmateur Radio Operator LicenseCompTIA Network+Juniper JNCIA-JunosNokia NRS1CCNA

Industry Keywords

DODFederal GovernmentWireless CommunicationsWireline CommunicationsP25 Land Mobile RadioRemote Communication SitesSite SelectionTower RequirementsGroundingCompound Development

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
Lead all technical aspects of assigned projects through final system acceptance
Design 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
Build out, configure, and acceptance-test systems in lab staging and field environments
Perform radio coverage testing, frequency analysis, and interference mitigation
Provide input 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
Travel 25–50% to customer sites around the country

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must reside in DC Metro area 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 Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Experience with Radio Frequency Engineering principles
Experience with 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
Knowledge of Fortinet and Juniper firewalls, Nokia 7705 series routers, Juniper SRX/MX (Junos) series routers, HP/Aruba and Juniper switches
Knowledge of 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 Microsoft, Google, or similar office productivity/drawing software
Excellent troubleshooting, critical thinking, analytical, communication, and technical writing skills
Ability to work remotely from a home office with no local supervision
Ability to lead customer-facing meetings and collaborate with colleagues, customers, and third-party service professionals
Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and balance priorities
Ability to learn and use company-supplied software systems for IP network systems, radio coverage modeling, RF components, applications, operating systems, virtualization platforms, software installation debugging, and log-file review
Desired certifications include GROL, Amateur Radio Operator License, or equivalent experience; CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA, or similar

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