ASTRO System Architect

Motorola Solutions•Schaumburg, IL

3d•$128,800 - $177,600

About The Position

Motorola Solutions is seeking a self-motivated System and Software Architect to lead the design, estimation, and implementation of system features within its ASTRO core. The architect provides technical leadership to cross-functional development teams, guiding features from architecture through product delivery. The role collaborates with global business, development, and support teams to develop next-generation system solutions and enhance and support existing customer platforms. It calls for strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in dynamic Agile environments alongside diverse engineering teams. The ASTRO System Architect is a technical leader designing customer solutions that use ASTRO voice and data systems. The role is part of the Critical Communications Networks group, which designs, builds, deploys, and integrates communications systems for customers who depend on timely information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 10 years of experience in software development and system design.
Expertise designing and developing application software in C, C++, and/or Rust using on-premises technologies (ESXi, KVM, RHEL) and cloud-native technologies (Azure, Kubernetes) within a DevOps environment.
Hands-on experience developing embedded real-time applications and robust telecommunications features.
Practical knowledge of version control systems such as Git and Bitbucket and CI/CD automation environments such as Jenkins.
Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code, agentic coding workflows, and AI-driven automated testing frameworks.
Deep understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, TLS, and UDP.
Strong leadership skills and a track record of coaching and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to engineers, managers, senior leadership, and business stakeholders.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or have a master’s degree and work authorization; F1 visa on CPT is accepted only for master’s-level students.

Nice To Haves

12 or more years of experience.
At least 3 years leading technical architecture across complex, multi-application systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, estimation, and implementation of system features within the ASTRO core.
Provide technical leadership to cross-functional development teams and guide features from architecture through product delivery.
Collaborate with global business, development, and support teams to develop next-generation system solutions.
Enhance and support existing platforms for customers.
Design customer solutions using ASTRO voice and data systems.
Decompose complex system architecture into modular, scalable, and innovative software designs.
Coach and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.