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Motorola Solutions

Builds communications and security technology

Field Service Engineer

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
$75k - $85k+ Incentive bonus plan + 401(k) company match + Employee stock purchase plan
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's, Certification
New Mexico, USA+9 moreMore locations: Washington, USA | North Dakota, USA | Oregon, USA | Wyoming, USA | South Dakota, USA | Minnesota, USA | Colorado, USA | Nebraska, USA | Missouri, USA
RemoteRemote work in listed states; travel over 50%, with preferred qualifications stating up to 75%.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma, technical certificates, an associate's degree, or a bachelor's degree, plus at least 3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Land Mobile Radio, radio frequency systems, radio communications, Motorola equipment, wireless communication systems, information technology systems, mobile or fixed video systems, telecommunications, or public safety.
  • CompTIA certification(s).
  • Ability to obtain a background clearance as required by government customers.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Ability to travel up to 75%.
  • Networking experience.
  • Extensive computer-use experience.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Ability to deviate from established policies and procedures to resolve customer issues effectively during time-sensitive deployments.
  • Ability to install and/or configure hardware and/or software for video products.
Responsibilities
  • Carry out major and minor installations and support Motorola video applications at client sites, which may be Azure cloud-based, Linux-based, or Windows-based depending on the customer.
  • Develop and implement efficient, cost-effective solutions.
  • Evaluate system specifications against business requirements.
  • Work with management to prioritize business goals and information needs.
  • Install and support in-car video and body-worn camera hardware.
  • Train end users in end-to-end video system functionality.
  • Provide consultation or expert advice to partners or customers carrying out hardware deployments on Motorola's behalf.
  • Work in customer information technology environments and provide feedback to support customer IT resources in resolving functional issues, including networking, port protocols, and server maintenance.
  • Generate technical field-trip reports and technical deployment documentation.
  • Pass the customer-administered fingerprint background check required for work in areas governed by the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy.
Desired Qualifications
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • At least 3 years of experience working in a field-service environment.

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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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Cbonds
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