Federal Field Engineer (Washington DC Area)

Motorola Solutions•Washington, DC

1d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Federal Field Engineer works within Motorola Solutions’ Federal Region Field Technical Services Department, supporting implementation and integration of complex communications solutions across pre-sale and post-sale project phases. The role is based at the Federal Managed Zone Core in Lanham, Maryland, and supports customer facilities in the Washington, DC area and the Federal Technical Center. Responsibilities include maintaining, testing, optimizing, and documenting communications systems and software; provisioning infrastructure; maintaining server hardware, operating systems, and network infrastructure; and troubleshooting software-driven electronics, RF and broadband systems, antenna networks, transmitters, receivers, and packet-switching technologies. The engineer also performs preventative maintenance and trend analysis, collaborates with engineering, project management, and sales teams, engages with clients and subcontractors, and submits weekly progress reports. The position follows a standard five-day, eight-hour schedule (40 hours per week). The exact hybrid or remote arrangement will be determined by leadership. Local travel to customer sites is required, and the employee uses a personal vehicle with standard mileage reimbursement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who can obtain required security clearance, pass a law-enforcement background check and the required CJIS fingerprint background check, and hold a valid driver’s license. The role requires at least three years of experience in one of the listed related fields. Target base salary is $75,000–$95,000.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in one or more of the listed areas: LMR, telecommunications, public safety, engineering, networking equipment, lifecycle services, account management, management, customer service, sales, customer support, customer account management, project management, military, or technical sales.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance required by government contracts.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely; employer work-permit sponsorship is unavailable.
Ability to pass a law-enforcement background check and the required CJIS fingerprint background check.
Current, valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Proficiency in installing, configuring, and maintaining computer networks, including cabling, routers, switches, firewalls, and bridges.
Strong understanding of wired communications networks, including LAN and WAN.
Hands-on experience with logging and recording systems, RF interfaces, wired and wireless communications systems, and network infrastructure.
Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Self-management, autonomy, and ability to work efficiently with minimal direct supervision.
Problem-solving ability, including resolving customer issues quickly and calmly under pressure.
High sense of urgency, strong work ethic, and results-driven approach.
Willingness to travel locally and work a standard 40-hour weekly schedule.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics or IT, or equivalent practical/on-the-job experience.
CompTIA Security+ or related professional certification.
Basic technical background on Day 1 and willingness to learn complex P25 radio systems, patching workflows, and R56 standards on the job.
Familiarity with crisis-management and public-safety environments, such as dispatch centers, emergency-management operations, or command centers.

Responsibilities

Maintain, test, optimize, and document complex communications systems and software applications.
Provision communications-system infrastructure and maintain server hardware, operating systems, software infrastructure, and LAN/WAN networks.
Work with routers, switches, firewalls, and cabling as part of network infrastructure support.
Troubleshoot software-driven electronics, system and application issues, RF and broadband architectures, P25 digital and legacy analog systems, antenna networks, transmitters, receivers, and packet-switching techniques.
Conduct routine preventative maintenance, trend analysis, and documentation to support system reliability.
Collaborate with engineering, project management, and sales teams to deliver and support communication solutions.
Work with clients, internal service teams, and external subcontractors.
Prepare comprehensive weekly progress reports covering system status, key activities, and accomplishments.
Travel locally to customer sites, including Washington, DC facilities and the Federal Technical Center.