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Systems Engineer - EEC Si

Motorola Solutions · Elgin, IL

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you had to design or stage a communications system for a customer whose requirements weren't fully nailed down yet. How did you handle the ambiguity?

whether the candidate can extract concrete requirements and move forward without perfect information

Tell me about a system integration project where something failed during testing right before a deadline. What did you do?

composure and troubleshooting discipline under schedule pressure, a core part of the staging process

Tell me about a time you had to get cooperation from a team outside your own group to solve a problem, when there was no formal authority to make them help.

the multi-organizational influence skill the posting calls out directly

Tell me about a piece of system design documentation you produced that someone else had to use later. How did you make sure it was clear enough for them?

attention to documentation quality, since design drawings and docs are a stated deliverable

Describe a time you had to explain a technical problem to someone non-technical, maybe a customer, in a way they actually understood.

the communication and public-speaking ability needed for a customer-facing engineering center

Technical

Explain how you would set up and validate LAN/WAN connectivity between core network elements and radio infrastructure for a new system build.

real hands-on TCP/IP and network design competence, not just familiarity with terms

Have you worked with Motorola's Dimetra, Astro, or Mototrbo systems, or an equivalent radio platform? Tell me what you configured and what problems came up.

depth of direct exposure to the specific platforms this team supports versus general radio knowledge

Describe your experience with virtualization platforms like VMware or KVM. What have you had to design or troubleshoot in that environment?

whether virtualization knowledge is theoretical or has actually been applied to design decisions

What is your comfort level with Linux and Windows environments, including Active Directory? Give me an example of something you configured or fixed in each.

cross-platform competence needed to integrate mixed-OS systems

Have you written any scripts in Python, shell, or similar to solve a real problem? Walk me through one.

whether scripting is a resume line or an actual working skill

What do you know about P25, LTE, or Tetra standards, and how would that knowledge change how you approach staging a system built on one of them?

depth of standards knowledge relevant to the customer systems they'll be staging

Situational

A customer arrives at the Experience Center expecting to see their system working, and during the demo something in the staging environment breaks. What do you do in that moment?

ability to manage a live customer-facing failure calmly while still being technically accurate

If you found a repetitive manual step in the systems staging workflow that was eating hours every week, how would you go about automating it?

the stated 'drive to automate' and whether they can turn scripting skill into practical process improvement

Suppose testing reveals a defect that traces back to a product issue rather than something in your staging configuration. How do you handle escalating that versus just working around it?

judgment about when to escalate a problem up the chain versus solving it locally

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The full job description

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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 (Elgin Experience Center for Solutions Integration), is host to hundreds of Customers each year. The EEC Si is where customer needs and technological solutions come together thru the Systems Staging process. The EEC Si Engineering Team works with field teams to develop the fine design details of a Radio Communications System and to support the fundamental objective of Total Customer Satisfaction. Job Description In this role you will:  Be an active member of a team of developmental engineers, systems engineers, system technicians, and field personnel to understand, design, and test complex communications and information systems to meet customer requirements and schedule deadlines. • Utilize the EEC Si workflow processes and procedures to program and integrate equipment for a fully functional systems. • Be a driving force behind the implementation, optimization, troubleshooting, testing, and auditing of systems throughout the staging process. • Provide detailed system design drawings/documentation. • Serve as the focal point for resolving product and system problems; provide hands-on support for system testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostics. • Develop new methods to improve performance, ease of installation, diagnostics, quality, and cycle time of complex systems. Preferred Qualifications: • IT Systems Engineering experience. • Aggressive problem-solving skills and the ability to get things done in a multi-organizational environment. • Strong LAN/WAN, TCP/IP networking skills. • Working knowledge of Linux and Windows environments (including Active Directory) . • Virtualization (Vmware/KVM) high-level working and design knowledge • Knowledge of two-way radio systems, wireless data systems. • Dimetra/Astro/Mototrbo Motorola Communication systems experience. • LTE, P25, Tetra knowledge is helpful • Effective communications, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Drive to automate things. • Basic Unix/shell/Python scripting skills are a plus • Willingness to travel occasionally. Target Base Salary Range: $65,900  - $85,000  Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.   #LI-MM4 #LI-ONSITE Basic Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Technology   Travel Requirements Under 10% 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.

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