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System Engineer RF Coverage Design

Motorola Solutions


Job Location:

Schaumburg, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals safer businesses and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.


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 markets but include commercial businesses and Utilities. The services provided by CCDT include radio system site selection voice and data coverage analysis traffic loading analysis frequency reuse planning intermodulation(IM) receiver desense analysis and frequency spectrum mining.

Job Description

NOTE: Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role while there is not an immediate opening we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements well follow up with an exploratory conversation.


Job Function:


A CCDT engineer is responsible for performing propagation studies for the field teams 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 such as:


  • Radio Coverage and Design
  • Voice and Data Capacity Analysis
  • Understanding Customer Requirements
  • RF Link Budget Calculations
  • Participation in Proposal Reviews
  • Licensing Studies
  • Contributes to Standard Practices
  • Use of ArcGIS tools
  • Scripting languages such as Python Google Apps Script are helpful but not necessary

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 communications 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) is highly desirable.

Basic Requirements
  • Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or Computer Science or similar degree is required and 0 - 3 years of experience
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements
25-50%

Relocation Provided
None

Position Type
Experienced

Referral Payment Plan
No

Our :

  • Incentive Bonus Plans

  • Medical Dental Visionbenefits

  • 401K with Company Match

  • 10 Paid Holidays

  • GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • PaidParental & 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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

Were 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 complete thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you.


Required Experience:

IC


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Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more

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