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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department OverviewAt Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it's helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security
The Technical Design Authority will play a critical role in driving the architecture, design, and technical oversight of Motorola Solutions' mission-critical communication systems. This position requires deep expertise in Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, specifically the ASTRO P25 platform, Flex Paging Sub-Networks, Voice/Telephony Logging Systems, as well as a strong ability to lead and guide technical decisions across multi-disciplinary teams.
This position requires a result-driven professional with a strong engineering background in Motorola ASTRO P25 to support network development, operations and network transformation. The Technical Design Authority will have end-to-end ownership of the overall network from a technical perspective including network architecture, innovation and security.
In this role, you will be expected to issue and conduct end-to-end management of technical solutions, designs and network changes & change management. You will work closely with engineering, sales, pre-sales, projects and operations in order to discover business requirements and customer needs to drive network innovation and transformation.
Job Description
Technical Authority providing overall technical leadership for the project implementation. Works with customer to understand overall solutions needs and functionality of MSI and third party applications. Takes ownership of the technical solution from pre and post-sale. Works with the project manager to develop the project deployment schedule. Identify technical risks of the projects and works with PM on mitigation plans. Identify customer expectation mismatch to how products work and works with PM on mitigation plans. Technical counterpart with the PM in third party vendor, customer, and internal facing meetings. Owns project change control as it pertains to the overall technical solution.
● Act as the primary technical authority for the ASTRO P25 Radio System and associated technologies, as well as Paging system ensuring that all designs align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and Motorola Solutions' product strategy.
● Develop and maintain the overall architecture of the P25 system, including infrastructure, subscriber equipment, and network interfaces.
● Review and approve engineering designs, ensuring consistency, interoperability, and scalability across the system.
● Ensure designs meet P25 compliance standards, cybersecurity requirements, and other applicable standards.
● Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency through innovative solutions.
● Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and customers to define system requirements and translate them into actionable design specifications.
● Provide expertise in troubleshooting complex issues and guiding resolution efforts at both the system and component levels.
● Create detailed technical documentation and provide guidance/training to engineering teams and other stakeholders.
● Stay updated on emerging technologies in LMR, RF communications, and public safety systems to define future roadmaps for the ASTRO P25 platform.
● Oversees changes to align with best practices.
● Assess and document customer requirements.
● Articulate the value proposition of new solutions/products/services/changes and ensure the account teams have the necessary understanding to professionally sell the solution.
● Support complicated Sales proposals and be the trusted advisor to the customers and internal stakeholders.
● Advise customer on the impact of changes the customer is looking at making on the network.
● Responsible for signing off on engineering designs, changes and implementations in the network and be the single point of contact for the customer regarding engineering matters affecting their network.
● Support the account team in terms of internal and external technical presentations and business development.
● Evaluate different Motorola technologies and solutions in order to determine the best fit for customer needs, operational requirements and budget. Work with Sales to develop overall sales strategies based on the customer’s requirements and resources.
● Participating in contract negotiations.
● Interface with Motorola Product Teams regarding solutions or new products. Use understanding of systems, requirements and customer needs to request new products, systems, and features in order to strengthen Motorola’s solutions offerings.
● Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing regular updates on engineering performance.
● Comply with Motorola Quality policies and practices.
● Work closely with Cyber Security team to ensure best security practices are followed.
Basic Requirements
Essential:
● Tertiary qualifications in engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent field.
Desirable:
● Eligibility for or Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia
● Technical training in Electronics / IT or Radio Communications.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential:
● Extensive experience in LMR systems, with a strong emphasis on ASTRO P25 technology and public safety communication requirements.
Desirable:
● Deep understanding of RF communication principles, IP networking, and system interoperability.
● Proven track record in system architecture and design oversight.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
● Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical teams.
● Customer focused and committed to customer with outstanding customer relationship skills.
● Effective communication and collaboration skills to interact with cross-functional teams and customers.
● Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).
● Decisive decision making.
● A positive attitude with a can-do mentality to be creative, resourceful and deliver results.
● Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
● Willingness to think out of the box and challenge the status quo.
● Innovative self-starter with initiative and drive.
● Ability to engage, negotiate and influence at all levels.
● Excellent time management skills.
● Strong ability to develop and execute long-term strategies.
● Proficiency in engineering tools, software, and systems.
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYes
EEO Statement
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. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
