JobsMotorola Solutions

Field Engineer

Motorola Solutions · Schaumburg, IL

Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

Apply at Motorola Solutions

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through a time you upgraded a live communication system while customers were actively depending on it. How did you keep downtime to a minimum?

whether the candidate understands the stakes of working on live customer systems, not just a lab environment

Tell me about a time a customer was frustrated with a system issue while you were the one on site representing Motorola. How did you handle them?

composure and communication skills when representing the company alone in a tense customer moment

Describe a project where you had to coordinate with sales, engineering, and project management at the same time. What went wrong, and how did you fix it?

cross-functional collaboration skills under real friction, not just teamwork platitudes

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new piece of hardware or software fast because a customer needed it upgraded and there wasn't time to wait for training.

speed of self-directed learning on unfamiliar systems

Technical

Tell me about the last time you troubleshot a software-driven electronics issue that turned out to be something other than what it first looked like.

depth of hands-on diagnostic experience versus surface-level familiarity

How would you explain the difference between digital P25 and legacy analog systems to someone who has to decide which one to keep running?

real working knowledge of RF and broadband architectures versus buzzword familiarity

What's your experience setting up or maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, and cabling in a LAN/WAN environment?

concrete network infrastructure skills that back up the resume claims

How do you approach writing a weekly progress report so it's actually useful to the people reading it, not just a checklist?

whether the candidate treats documentation as a real communication tool rather than paperwork

Situational

Say you're mid-upgrade on a P25 system and something goes sideways in the field, no one else around to ask. What do you do first?

ability to troubleshoot independently under pressure without escalating every problem

This job means being on the road more than half the time, often working solo. What does a stretch of heavy travel actually look like for you, and how do you manage burnout or staying sharp?

realistic self-awareness about the travel demands rather than a rehearsed enthusiasm answer

If you found a discrepancy between what a customer's documentation says their system setup is and what you're actually seeing on site, what would you do?

judgment about verifying assumptions and documenting reality accurately before acting

This role requires you to be able to pass a government background clearance. Is there anything in your history that might complicate that, and how do you think about it?

straightforward honesty about a hard eligibility requirement before it becomes a problem later

Picture you're the only Motorola person on a remote site and the upgrade hits a wall that's outside your usual expertise. Who do you call, and in what order?

whether the candidate knows when to escalate and has a practical sense of the support chain

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at Motorola Solutions from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by Motorola Solutions.

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 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. Department Overview The Upgrade Operations (UO) department specializes in performing software and hardware upgrades on live customer systems.   The UO department focus is on minimizing the customer's downtime during software upgrades in order to optimize their upgrade experience during the moments that matter. Job Description NOTE:  Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role, while there is not an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements, we’ll follow up with an exploratory conversation. Primary Responsibilities: • Manage the optimization, testing, and documentation of sophisticated communication systems, ensuring high performance through upgrades of specialized product applications. • Provision system infrastructure and troubleshoot software-driven electronics, including RF and Broadband architectures such as digital P25, data infrastructure, and legacy analog systems. • Execute upgrades for server hardware, operating systems, and software, resolving application issues through expert troubleshooting. • Collaborate with sales, engineering, and project management teams to deliver advanced solutions that exceed customer expectations. Technical Expertise & Interpersonal Skills: • Demonstrate proficiency in computer network systems (LAN/WAN), including the setup and maintenance of routers, switches, firewalls, and cabling. • Maintain a working knowledge of R.F. systems, antenna networks, transmitters, receivers, and packet switching techniques. • Utilize strong self-management and interpersonal skills to work effectively with Motorola customers, subcontractors, and internal service teams. • Remain self-motivated while working remotely, with the ability to provide rapid problem resolution in high-pressure environments. • Prepare comprehensive weekly progress reports detailing accomplishments and key activities. Requirements: • Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer. • Must be willing to travel >50% of the time as needed. Basic Requirements • Associates degree in engineering technology or related field OR related certifications • Must have a current, valid driver’s license and no traffic violations. • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel Requirements Over 50% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan No Our U.S. Benefits include: • Incentive Bonus Plans • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits • 401K with Company Match • 10 Paid Holidays • Generous Paid Time Off Packages • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Paid Parental & Family Leave • and more! 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. 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.

Apply at Motorola Solutions

Related jobs

Cyber Security - 2027 Summer Internship (Chicago Hybrid)

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17 · Verified Sep 20

Global Product Manager

Motorola Solutions · Schaumburg, IL

Posted Sep 17 · Verified Sep 20

Finance & Accounting Intern (2027 Internship)

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17 · Verified Sep 20

Marketing - 2027 Summer Internship

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 16 · Verified Sep 20

M&A Integration Manager

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 16 · Verified Sep 20

VS&A Supply Chain Intern 2027 internship

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 16 · Verified Sep 20