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Motorola Solutions

Builds communications and security technology

Federal Systems Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
$85k - $130k+ Incentive bonus plans + Employee stock purchase plan
Mid
Washington, DC, USA+3 moreMore locations: Virginia, USA | West Virginia, USA | Maryland, USA
In PersonOn-site; travel under 10%.
Solution EngineeringImplementation & Technical Account Management
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience as an electronics or field technician, in customer support, or in IT support.
  • At least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following: land mobile radio, radio frequency systems, radio communications, electronics, wired or wireless communication systems, IT systems, telecommunications, public safety, engineering, networking equipment, IP networking, computer-aided dispatch, system management, solution architecture, ASTRO 25, WAVE voice over IP, Motorola technology, military experience, or public safety experience.
  • Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows operating systems and third-party integrations.
  • Working knowledge of analog and digital telephony.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Google Apps.
  • Deep experience with Motorola Solutions technology, specifically WAVE and ASTRO P25 land mobile radio systems, including LTR and radio systems.
  • Strong knowledge of radio frequency rules, mission-critical communication systems, and their customer applications.
  • Proficiency in IP networking technology, WLAN, LAN/WAN troubleshooting, and voice over IP applications.
  • Hands-on experience with Windows domain architecture, Active Directory, Linux/UNIX, and Dell or HP server hardware.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain any security clearance required by the government contract; a Top Secret clearance must be held and maintained.
  • Must have legal authorization to work in the United States indefinitely; employer work-permit sponsorship is unavailable.
  • Travel requirements are under 10%.
Responsibilities
  • Act as the single point of contact and primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage the services scope defined by the contract and ensure warranty and maintenance terms and conditions are met.
  • Oversee subcontractor deliverables to ensure adherence to agreed scope and outcomes.
  • Ensure customers understand their obligations regarding service deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements, especially response and restoration time commitments.
  • Coordinate inventory, configuration, site, and user support services.
  • Engage in case management and manage escalations to resolve high-priority issues.
  • Diagnose system failures and facilitate call management as required.
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting as mandated by the services contract.
  • Identify and manage product quality issues.
  • Collaborate with system administration, vendor management, and system planning services to maintain operational health.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with VMware virtualization suites and cloud technologies.
  • Knowledge of computer telephony integration applications.
  • Experience with database administration, including MySQL or SQL Server.
  • Familiarity with firewalls and security-related applications.

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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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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  • Hybrid Work Options

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Yahoo Finance
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ECO
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Portuguese AI startup DeepNeuronic acquired by Motorola Solutions

Portuguese AI startup DeepNeuronic has been acquired by Motorola Solutions. The financial terms were not disclosed. Founded five years ago by Vasco Lopes and Bruno Degardin, DeepNeuronic develops software that converts standard cameras into real-time analysis systems. The technology uses AI to interpret video footage as it is captured, transforming it into immediate operational information that allows organisations to respond to incidents as they occur. The Covilhã-based company currently operates in airports, bridges, motorways, petrol stations, industrial units, and commercial spaces. It serves clients in Portugal and has a subsidiary in Brazil focused on mobility and security operations. DeepNeuronic's technology will be integrated into Avigilon, Motorola Solutions' video security platform, making it available to customers in over 100 countries. The startup's 17-person team will join Motorola Solutions whilst remaining based in Covilhã. Since its founding in 2021, DeepNeuronic had raised over €2.5 million from business angels and venture capital funds.

Cbonds
Aug 7th, 2026
New issues: Motorola Solutions issued international bonds (US620076CD98, US620076CE71) in the amount of USD 350, USD 600 mln maturing in 2029, 2036 respectively.

On August 6, 2026 issuer Motorola Solutions released international bonds (US620076CD98, US620076CE71).• In the amount of USD 350 mln with the coupon rate of 4.85% maturing in 2029. The issues were sold at the price of 99.989% at par.

Yahoo Finance
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