Presales Engineer - West

Company Overview

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

At Motorola Solutions we help people be their best in the moments that matter. We help firefighters see inside buildings and police officers see around street corners, providing the situational awareness first responders need. Our Sales Engineering Group is the technical lifeblood of the Sales Organization, bringing innovative communications solutions to life and designing technology and support engagement nationwide.

The Presales Engineer manages all presale opportunities and the implementation of identified complex projects, covering all stages from scope definition to final close. The role focuses on mission‑critical communications technologies such as public‑safety grade mobile voice and data networks, advanced mobile devices, integrated command and control systems, and real‑time video and data analytics.

• Work closely with the Sales Team to deliver customer‑driven, world‑class, end‑to‑end solutions for first responder, government, utility, transportation, and enterprise customers nationwide.
• Define directions and requirements to ensure timely implementation and quality of technical solutions.
• Provide engineering services for customers, including commissioning and testing Motorola equipment in accordance with technical requirements, documentation, and contract obligations, as well as presenting system solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare system bids, accounting for customer needs, available equipment, and necessary modifications in collaboration with the product group.
• Collaborate with operations, internal and external developers of networking products and systems to meet delivery requirements and deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of sales, sales engineering, or public safety experience, or 8+ years of the same.
• Land Mobile Radio (LMR) experience highly preferred.
• Positive attitude with a can‑do mentality, creativity, resourcefulness, and results orientation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to think out of the box and challenge the status quo.
• Attention to detail and a flawless execution mindset.
• Strong general knowledge of wireless communications fundamentals and voice/data architectures—public and private (e.g., APCOP
  25, LTE, 802.11, 3G/4G).
• Strong general knowledge of IP networking architecture, protocols, and security.
• Knowledge of RF coverage predictions, traffic/capacity modeling, and related toolsets is an asset.
• Preferred candidates will live in the West and be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000 USD.

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• …more!

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.