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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Systems Engineer - Tennessee - **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Layers, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, Code Coverage, Software Documentation, CompTIA Network+, Linux, Network Address Translation, Ethernet, VMware ESX Servers, Internet Communications, Internet Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, OSI Models, Session Initiation Protocols, Junos, Microsoft Operating Systems, Network Planning and Design, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Remote Access Technology, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Real-Time Transport Protocol, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Juniper, Fortinet, Network Server - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://motorolasolutions.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Tennessee-Remote-Work/Sr-Systems-Engineer---Tennessee_R67523 ## About the Role * Radio Frequency Engineering principles * Land / Mobile Radio Engineering principles * RFDS principles to include antenna and cable selection, transmit combiners, receive multi-couplers, and lightning protection systems. * P25 Land Mobile Radio terminology and two-way subscriber radio provisioning methods. * Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 architecture is a plus. * Servers and related systems to include: VMware ESXI, Linux, and Microsoft operating systems. * Construction of remote communication sites to include: site selection, grounding, compound development, tower and shelter requirements. * Fortinet and Juniper firewalls, Nokia 7705 series routers, Juniper SRX/MX (Junos) series routers, HP/Aruba and Juniper switches * Remote access using SSH, SCP, SFTP, RDP * Knowledge with point-to-point Microwave systems, Microwave RF & Network design * FCC licensing and frequency search * Software applications integration, Application Protocol Interfaces (API) concepts, computer operating systems, and the OSI model. * Networking protocols and devices including RSVP-TE, OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPLS, SIP, RTP, SNMP, NAT, routers, switches, and stateful packet firewalls. * Knowledge of physical layer such as fiber, copper, and microwave. * Knowledge of IP networking, network design methodologies & troubleshooting (Ethernet, TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS). * Certifications a plus through CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA or similar a plus. * Works collaboratively and builds relationships with other colleagues, customers, and third party service professionals. * Self-motivated, good written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills, * Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or technical discipline and 5+ years of engineering or technical experience OR 7 years of engineering or technical experience * Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. ## Description The Systems Engineer will work with a field team of Project Management, Systems Engineers, System Technologists, Construction Managers, and Customer Service Managers, and will be responsible for leading technical aspects of the assigned project until system acceptance. This involves: * Design and implementation of the radio network including infrastructure, subscribers, mobile backhaul and WAN and CEN networks. * High level of customer and consultant interaction involving customer design reviews, customer witnessed staging and acceptance testing events, coverage acceptance testing, live system upgrades, and troubleshooting efforts. * System buildout, configuration and acceptance testing in both lab staging and field environments * Radio coverage testing, frequency analysis and interference mitigation * Radio system licensing (FCC/Industry) * Preparation of system fleet map, encryption and radio programming templates * Complete system documentation * Live system cutovers and upgrades ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Location Verification without GPS?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1184-location-verification-without-gps) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The CAMARA Project: How Telcos Collaborating Improves Developer Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/671-the-camara-project-how-telcos-collaborating-improves-developer-experience) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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