About the Role
A lead technician for an Astro radio system specializes in maintaining and troubleshooting complex radio communication systems in public safety environments, leading junior technicians and possessing expertise in specific LMR (Land Mobile Radio) equipment like repeaters, dispatch consoles, servers, network switches/routers and handheld radios.
Responsibilities
- Utilize advanced test equipment, including spectrum and service analyzers, to diagnose P25 system issues and optimize coverage and capacity.
Requirements
- Possess advanced knowledge of master sites, remote RF sites, various dispatch site equipment, and subscriber products.
- Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of giant/big voice alerting systems and ACE3600/MCEdge.
- Possess intermediate knowledge of IT networks using MPLS, STP, MRP, VLAN, and VPNs, including Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade Switches, Routers, and Servers utilizing Windows, Solaris, Redhat, and Linux operating systems.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and ability to program and repair Motorola’s RF product line, including Portables, Mobiles, Control Stations, and Repeaters.
- Experience in building and maintaining virtual servers utilizing various software and applications.
- 5+ years of experience as an Electronics Technician, System Technologist, System Manager, or Field Service Engineer.
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain a secret clearance and pass a background check as required by government customers.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing radios.
- Experience training and enabling others for success.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Ability to travel and work extended hours as required.
Location
- Okinawa
- APC Fed area of responsibility
- Remote
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience
- Experienced
Education Level
- High School diploma
- GED
- Technical Certificate
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $65,900 - $131,800 USD
Benefits
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
About the Company
- 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 help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
- Motorola Solutions is there for our customers when everything is on the line. In extreme moments — when a hurricane lands or when a fire breaks out. And in everyday moments — when a package arrives just in time for the holiday or when a child doesn’t miss the school bus home. We unify voice, data, video and analytics in one integrated ecosystem to enable individuals, businesses and communities to work together in more powerful ways. To help people make better decisions, act confidently and be their best in the moments that matter. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions and connect with a career that matters.
- The DO063 Japan Federal Division Field Service Organization supports Mission Critical and Emergency Astro 25 and 911 systems throughout Okinawa, and various Access control and Video systems throughout the APC Fed area of responsibility.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world.
- We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
