Field Engineer

Job Description

• Team with Engineering, Project Management, and Sales personnel to effectively design, implement, optimize, test, cutover, and document advanced communication systems that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments.
• Utilize system design drawings, planners, and product documentation to oversee the onsite installation of network, server, and RF equipment. Provide as-built information for the final system documentation package.
• Utilize network design tools, formalized process documents, and customer input to perform onsite and remote configuration of network, server, RF, and databases. Provide as-configured documentation and baseline reports.
• Utilize system logs and tools to perform onsite and remote troubleshooting of networks, servers, databases, and RF infrastructure. Verify system logs and event monitoring applications are clear of any faults.
• Utilize product specifications, FCC license data, and design parameters to perform performance verification/optimization of advanced digital and legacy analog RF infrastructure. Provide baseline measurement data and accepted test results for the final system documentation package.
• Design and develop solutions to difficult technical issues encountered as part of system implementation, upgrades, or support issues using project design drawings and customer current system information.
• Perform preventative maintenance routines to ensure proper system operation with a focus on trend analysis and documentation of results.

• Unique combinations of multi-site RF communications systems and computer/networking skills.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN IP networks, and proficiency in computer network installation, configuration, and maintenance of systems including cabling, routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Experience with installation, administration, and troubleshooting of:
• Server Virtualization, specifically with VMWare ESXi v6+ and/or Microsoft Hyper‑V 2012+.
• Server Operating Systems, specifically Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2 and 2019.
• Workstation Operating Systems, specifically Windows 7 & 10.
• Switches, routers, firewalls, specifically HP and Juniper.
• Knowledge of secure products/protocols (KMF, KVL, AES).
• Knowledge of RF systems, such as transmitters, receivers, filters, and antenna networks.
• Experience working on Project 25 products (trunked and conventional).
• Demonstrate systems experience and have related experience with the following equipment:
• Motorola base stations (Quantar, G‑Series).
• Motorola consoles (MCC
  7500, AXS).
• Astro
  25 Master Site equipment.
• Astro 25 Multisite and ASR equipment.
• Channel Banks and T1 Circuits.
• Knowledge of standard telephony and dedicated data circuits, as well as knowledge of packet‑switching techniques.
• Experience with logging recording systems.
• Skilled in the use of various communications test equipment including:
• Communication system analyzers (S412E LMR Master, Viavi 3920B).
• RF Power Sensor.
• Ethernet test sets (Anritsu 9090A, VeeX MTX
  150, T‑BERD 5800).
• T1 test sets.
• TIMS (Transmission Impairment Measurement Set).
• Experience with Motorola subscribers (APX, APX Next), and CPS programming software.
• Highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, and Google G‑Suite applications.
• Strong self‑management skills and "people" skills to work closely with Motorola's customers and partner community, as well as Motorola Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Customer Service teams.
• Self‑motivated and self‑managed to perform the required duties at a distance from direct supervision.
• Able to operate under stressful situations to resolve customer problems quickly.

• Excellent communication skills and present a professional image.
• Valid driver's license and no traffic violations.
• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customers.
• Willing to travel extensively as needed (>75%).
• Ideally, hold or be pursuing an industry network certification such as:
• CompTIA Network+.
• CompTIA Security+.
• Juniper JNCIA.
• Cisco CCNA.
• Nokia NRS
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• 4+ years of experience in LMR, RF Systems, Radio Frequency, Radio…