Motorola Solutions
We build and connect technologies that help make it safer everywhere.
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Presales Engineer (T5 South)

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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.


Department Overview
Our company has an outstanding track record of success and strives to build long-term relationships with our customers. Customer satisfaction is given great emphasis and we strive to build a trusted adviser relationship with every customer. Projects are varied in scope, ranging from a single-site installation for a city police department, to a turnkey statewide public safety communications system costing tens or hundreds of millions of dollars. The T5 South team encompasses Sales, Project Management and System Engineering personnel working together in a high performance culture, often with demanding cycle times and high customer expectations. The expected growth in business over the coming years makes this an exciting time to join the organization, with excellent career prospects.
Job Description

This position will be part of the Presales Engineering Team. You will be responsible for working closely with the Sales Team to deliver customer-driven, world-class, leading-edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges of first responder, government, utility, transportation, and enterprise customers across the country. The team concentrates on the following mission-critical communications technologies at various levels of complexity. The Presales Engineer is the architect and owner of solution design. This includes development, design, evaluation, and modification of system solutions and architecture to meet customer requirements. This includes:

  • Radio Coverage design and analysis
  • Equipment list generation
  • Description of system design, including diagrams
  • Understanding customer requirements
  • Calculation of power and networking requirements
  • Participation in proposal reviews and contract negotiations
  • Consultative guidance to customers and sales team
  • Presentations to customers

Specific Knowledge / Skills: 

  • Bachelors Degree is required. Preferred emphasis in Electrical, Wireless, Computer, Network Engineering or Computer Science fields of study. Other degrees, including certificates will be considered.

  • Seeking 2+ years of experience in sales, engineering, solutions architecture or related field
  • A positive attitude with a can-do mentality that enables you to be creative, resourceful and deliver results
  • Excellent communications skills and the ability to present complex topics to non-technical audiences
  • Excellent English (both oral and written) is essential for this role.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Willingness to think out of the box and challenge the status quo
  • Attention to detail and a flawless execution mindset
  • Strong general knowledge of wireless communications fundamentals and voice/data architectures - both public and private (e.g. APCO P25, LTE, 802.11, 3G/4G) is highly desirable. 
  • Strong general knowledge of IP networking architecture, protocols and security is highly desirable
  • Knowledge of RF coverage predictions, traffic/capacity modeling, and related toolsets is an asset
  • Travel: 10-25%
  • Will be supporting customers in Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. Project work may consist with other customers in T5 South Region


Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree is required
  • 2+ years of experience in engineering, sales or solutions architecture


Travel Requirements
10-25%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes


EEO Statement

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


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What are Motorola Solutions Perks + Benefits

Motorola Solutions Benefits Overview

Our U.S. benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1
- 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Remote work program
Our remote work program includes telecommuting at Manager discretion.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Relocation assistance
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

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