Radio Frequency Systems Engineer
$90k - $105k/yr+ Incentive bonus
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Delaware, USA+2 moreMore locations: Washington, DC, USA | Maryland, USA
RemoteRemote within Maryland, Delaware, or Washington, D.C., with travel up to 25–50%.
Electrical EngineeringTelecommunications Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- RF/Radio Frequency experience is mandatory.
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline is required.
- At least 2 years of engineering or technical experience is required.
- Legal authorization to work indefinitely in the United States is required.
- Knowledge of basic RF principles, including two-way radio operation, system components, and terminology.
- Knowledge of basic IP networking principles, including LAN/WAN topologies, system components, and terminology.
- Knowledge of wireless systems involving FDMA and TDMA technologies.
- Knowledge of P25 Land Mobile Radio terminology and two-way subscriber radio provisioning and programming methods.
- Ability to work remotely from a home office with no local supervision.
- Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and balance priorities.
- Ability to configure and troubleshoot applications and operating systems on IP network devices, servers, or virtualization platforms.
- Ability to debug software installations, review log files, and work with development engineers to resolve issues.
- Ability to configure network devices using scripts or manual command-line interface methods and verify operation using command-line interface show commands.
Responsibilities
- Perform the Engineer of Record role on small to mid-sized projects.
- Engineer projects involving coverage and capacity design, microwave system analysis, RF Land Mobile Radio system and bi-directional amplifier design, wide area network design, and Motorola ASTRO systems.
- Interact with customers and consultants to facilitate design reviews, system staging, acceptance testing, coverage acceptance testing, live system upgrades, and troubleshooting efforts.
- Own technical solutions, problem solving, and project timelines.
- Work with project management teams, engineering teams, technicians, and customers to ensure successful project execution.
- Create design documents and drawings describing system construction and configuration.
- Lead customer-facing meetings and collaborate with contractors and vendors to drive results.
- Use company-supplied software systems and tools to implement, configure, and test IP network-based systems.
- Use company-supplied software systems and tools to model and test radio coverage.
- Assist engineers and technicians with setup and troubleshooting of RF components and systems.
- Configure and troubleshoot applications and operating systems on IP network devices, servers, and virtualization platforms.
- Learn and apply company training and independently pursue professional development.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of P25 interoperability solutions such as ISSI, Motorola WAVE, Critical Connect, and SmartConnect.
- Knowledge of Computer-Aided Dispatch and public safety software applications.
- Knowledge of communications and low-voltage wiring methods and practices.
- Experience with wireless and wireline communications systems.
- Experience with RF distribution system principles, including antenna and cable selection, transmitter combiners, receiver multicouplers, and lightning protection systems.
- Experience with AC and DC power systems, including generators, uninterruptible power supplies, distribution, rectifiers, battery plants, and surge protection.
- Experience with VMware ESXi, Linux, and Microsoft operating systems.
- Experience constructing communication facilities, including site selection, grounding, compound and property development, towers, and equipment shelters.
- Experience with Fortinet firewall appliances, Nokia 7705 routers, Juniper SRX/MX routers, Junos, HPE network switches, Aruba network switches, and other IP and telecommunications equipment.
- Experience with remote system access using virtual private networks, Secure Shell, Secure Copy Protocol, Secure File Transfer Protocol, and Remote Desktop Protocol.
- Experience with remote system work and troubleshooting while observing security access protocols.
- Ability to use Microsoft and Google office productivity and drawing software packages.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in writing and presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to learn company-supplied software systems and tools.
- Ability to learn software systems used to configure and test radio coverage and RF components.
- Ability to learn new software installations and resolve issues with development engineers.
- GROL, Amateur Radio Operator License, or equivalent experience.
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification.
About the company
Motorola Solutions builds communications and security technology for emergency services, governments and businesses, connecting field teams with control rooms. Its APX radios keep responders in contact, while command center software combines calls, dispatch and incident records. Cameras, access controls and video analytics help organizations monitor buildings and investigate events, alongside body cameras that record work in the field. The company sells devices and network equipment, licenses software, and earns recurring fees from cloud subscriptions, maintenance and managed services. Founded in 1928, Motorola Solutions is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1928
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Orders support future work: Motorola reported $15.6 billion in backlog in August 2026, up 11% from a year earlier.
- Service teams inherit scale: Motorola reports four million managed users across critical communications, command centers and video security.
- Nonstudents have an engineering route: Motorola's Krakow R&D internships require at least 24 weekly hours and typically last 15 months.
What critics are saying
- Airwave's pricing power is capped: Britain's competition watchdog limits what Motorola charges emergency services.
- Job security faces reorganization: Motorola reported 830 employee separations during 2025 in its February 2026 annual filing.
- Contract revenue has escape clauses: Motorola warns multi-year government agreements face partial funding and cancellation on short notice.
What makes Motorola Solutions unique
- Airwave anchors national reach: Motorola operates Britain's dedicated emergency radio network, serving over 300 public safety organizations.
- Silvus adds drone connectivity: its mesh radios link moving autonomous systems without fixed communications infrastructure.
- Fire radios face severe testing: APX NEXT XN withstands direct flame and 500°F heat during safety certification.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options