Presales Engineer
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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 OverviewAt Motorola Solutions, we help people be their best in the moments that matter. We help firefighters see inside buildings and police officers see around street corners. We provide the situational awareness first responders need when a moment brings catastrophe. We do this by connecting them to seamless communication networks, applications and services, by providing them with real-time information, and by arming them with intuitive, nearly indestructible handheld devices.
The Sales Engineering Group is the technical lifeblood of the Sales Organization. Our systems engineers bring to life the innovative communications solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter. As solutions architects, the Sales Engineering Groups have the technology and design responsibility for all sales support engagements within the North East region.
Job Description
This position will be part of the Sales Engineering Team supporting US North East Region (Territory 2 - New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine).
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.
Manage pre-sale opportunities and implementation of the identified complex projects. This comprises all stages of the projects, starting from scope definition until final sale of the project including transition to the implementation team.
The incumbent is responsible for the management of all aspects of technical solution, Customer requirements and expectations within the projects.
Define directions and requirements to ensure timely implementation and quality of the technical solutions.
Provide engineering services for Customers, including commissioning and testing Motorola equipment in accordance with technical requirements, documentation and contract obligations, system presentation for the internal/external customers.
Directly responsible for the preparation of system bids, taking into account the customer's needs and the equipment available, as well as any modifications required in conjunction with the product group.
Work with operations as well as other internal and external developers of the networking products and systems to meet customer's delivery requirements and meeting deadlines.
The team concentrates on the following mission-critical communications technologies at various levels of complexity:
Public safety grade mobile voice and data networks
Advanced mobile devices
Public safety mobile broadband networks and devices (LTE)
Integrated command and control: 9-1-1 Dispatch Consoles, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Intelligence-Led Public Safety: Real time video and data analytics
The ideal candidate has the following skills and capabilities:
A positive attitude with a can-do mentality that enables you to be creative, resourceful and deliver results
Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences
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, Cisco Certification, Networking) 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%
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering required; Masters Degree in Engineering or MBA is a plus
Seeking 2+ years of experience in sales engineering, solutions architecture, networking, telecommunications or related field
Location
Motorola offices in Woodcliff Lake, NJ or Brooklyn, NYC or Linthicum Heights, MD
Candidate can also work remotely from New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, West Virginia
Basic Requirements
Bachelors Degree
2+ years of experience in sales, engineering or solutions architecture
Travel RequirementsUnder 25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
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.