RF Engineer – Entry Level

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we’re guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We’re solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That’s mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We’re solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that’s critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

The Central Coverage Design Team (CCDT) consists of subject matter experts who perform RF propagation studies on both small and complex two-way radio communication system designs. Our customers are primarily state and local public safety agencies but also include critical infrastructure companies. The services provided by CCDT include radio system site selection, voice and data coverage analysis, traffic loading analysis, frequency reuse planning, intermodulation(IM), receiver de-sense analysis, and frequency spectrum mining.

Job Description

This role is a hybrid position with 1 to 2 days per week in our Chicago office.

Overview:

• A CCDT engineer is responsible for performing propagation studies for internal stakeholders as well as providing guidance based on those results. This includes selecting the parameters and modeling coverage of the system based on system coverage requirements. Some of the daily activities performed by a CCDT RF Engineer are:
• Understanding Customer Requirements
• Performing Radio Coverage Propagation Analysis
• Voice and Data Capacity Analysis
• RF Link Budget Calculations
• Participate in Design Reviews
• Perform Frequency Licensing Studies
• Contributing to Standard Practices
• Use of ArcGIS tools
• Scripting languages such as Python, Google Apps Script are helpful but not required

 
Additional Knowledge / Skills:

• A positive attitude with a can-do mentality that enables you to be creative, resourceful and deliver results
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Willingness to think out of the box and challenge the status quo
• Attention to detail and a flawless execution mindset
• Good multitasking and organizational skills
• Good general knowledge of wireless communications fundamentals for voice/data architectures (e.g. APCO P25, LTE) is highly desirable.

This role is a hybrid position with 1 to 2 days per week in our Chicago office.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical discipline
• OR 2+ years of engineering or technical experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• 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
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].