Field Engineer - Illinois

Overview

Field Engineer supporting specialized mission-critical communications systems, providing high-level technical support, optimization, and documentation across RF, Broadband and network infrastructure for Public Safety customers.

What you'll do

• Provide advanced technical support for specialized systems and product applications, troubleshooting software-driven electronics and optimizing performance for RF and Broadband architectures.
• Work with legacy analog, advanced digital P25, and data infrastructure technologies.
• Program, configure, optimize, test, and document complex communications systems.
• Develop and implement solutions for difficult technical challenges encountered during system implementation, upgrades, or support activities.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) routines, focusing on trend analysis and documentation of results.
• Submit comprehensive weekly reports detailing activities and accomplishments.
• Install, configure and maintain computer networks, including cabling, routers, switches, firewalls, and bridges.
• Install server hardware, operating systems and software infrastructure, and troubleshoot system and application issues.

What you'll need

• 2+ years of experience in one of the following: LMR, RF Systems, Radio Communications, Radio Frequency, Wired/Wireless Communication Systems, Military, Motorola equipment, IT Systems, Telecommunications, Public Safety, Engineering or Networking equipment.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in wired communications systems (LAN/WAN).
• Knowledge of standard telephony, dedicated data circuits, and packet switching techniques.
• Knowledge of R.F. systems, including transmitters, receivers, and antenna networks.
• Proficiency in using various communications test equipment.
• High computer literacy, with proficiency in Google Suite, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
• Strong self-management and self-motivation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to quickly solve customer problems in high-stress situations.
• Current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely.

Nice to have

• Optimization and support of complex communication systems.
• Experience with unique combinations of multi-site RF communication systems and/or computer/networking skills.
• Experience with logging recording systems, RF interfaces, wired/wireless communications systems, and/or networking equipment.
• Desirable experience with Consoles (MCC7500, MCC7100, AXS), Channel Banks and T1 Circuits, Computer IP Networks and Configuration, and RF Infrastructure Technologies.

Details

• Must reside in Illinois and support Public Safety customers in Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Kentucky, Indiana or Iowa; primarily responsible for Illinois projects.
• Travel of over 75%, supporting customers in the T5 South territory.
• Subject to working in high security areas governed by the CJIS Security Policy, requiring a successful fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions.
• Employer work permit sponsorship is not available.
• Relocation not provided.