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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 U.S. Federal Government Markets Division (USFGMD) is dedicated to being the premier, compliant supplier of world-class communications solutions to the U.S. Federal Government by delivering highest-quality products, systems, and services. USFGMD achieves this through a professional, well-trained, and diverse workforce that fosters positive, profitable customer relationships resulting in Total Customer Satisfaction and business growth. The Federal Region Field Technical Services Department within USFGMD supports a charter implementing and integrating complex systems deployed worldwide. As a USFGMD Federal Field Engineer, you will be exposed to a wide variety of communications requirements across both Pre-Sale and Post-Sale project phases.
Job Description
As a Federal Field Engineer within the Federal Region Field Technical Services Department, you will support the implementation and integration of complex, worldwide communication solutions across both Pre-Sale and Post-Sale phases at the Federal Managed Zone Core in Lanham, Maryland. USFGMD delivers high-quality products, systems, and services through a skilled, diverse workforce focused on business growth and total customer satisfaction.
- System Maintenance & Operations: Maintain, test, optimize, and document complex communications systems and software applications, ensuring peak operational performance.
- Infrastructure & Network Provisioning: Provision communication system infrastructure and maintain server hardware, operating systems, and software infrastructure, including LAN/WAN networks, routers, switches, firewalls, and cabling.
- Advanced Troubleshooting & Technical Support: Perform expert troubleshooting for software-driven electronics, system/application issues, RF and Broadband architectures (digital P25, data infrastructure, and legacy analog systems), antenna networks, transmitters, receivers, and packet switching techniques.
- Preventative Maintenance & Analysis: Conduct routine preventative maintenance procedures with a focus on trend analysis and meticulous documentation to guarantee ongoing system reliability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, project management, and sales teams to deliver and support advanced communication solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Apply strong interpersonal and self-management skills to collaborate effectively with Motorola clients, internal service teams, and external subcontractors.
- Reporting & Documentation: Generate comprehensive weekly progress reports detailing system status, key activities, and accomplishments.
Specific Knowledge/Skills:
- Associate degree (2-year) in Electronics or IT preferred, or equivalent practical/on-the-job experience.
- CompTIA Security+ or related professional certifications are highly desirable.
- Proficiency in computer network installation, configuration, and maintenance including cabling, routers, switches, firewalls, and bridges.
- Strong understanding of wired communications networks, including Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).
- Hands-on experience with logging/recording systems, RF interfaces, wired/wireless communication systems, and network infrastructure.
- Computer literacy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access). Current, valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Personal Traits:
- Strong self-management and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with customers, subcontractors (MSS), internal sales, engineering, project management, and customer service teams.
- Self-motivated and autonomous, capable of performing duties efficiently with minimal direct supervision.
- Strong problem-solving skills to resolve customer issues quickly and calmly under pressure. Excellent oral and written communication skills, combined with a high sense of urgency, strong work ethic, and results-driven mindset.
Work Structure & Logistics:
- Schedule: Standard 5-day, 8-hour-per-day schedule (40 hours/week). Exact hybrid/remote breakdown to be determined by leadership.
- Travel & Mobility: This position is located in the Washington DC area. The applicant must be willing to travel and be self-motivated. Requires local travel to customer sites, including Washington, DC facilities and the Federal Technical Center (FTC). The Federal Field Engineer will utilize a personal vehicle and receive standard mileage reimbursement.
Candidate Qualifications, and Specific Skills:
- Core Aptitude: Highly task-focused individual with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Technical Readiness: Basic technical background on Day 1 with the ability and willingness to learn complex P25 radio systems, patching workflows, and R56 standards on the job.
- Industry & Operational Fluency: Familiarity with crisis management and public safety operational environments (e.g., dispatching centers, emergency management operations, or command center environments).
- Clearance: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract(s), and the ability to pass a law enforcement background check. Must have a current, valid driver’s license.
This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.
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Target Base Salary Range: $75,000 USD - $95,000 USD
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.
Basic Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in one of the following: LMR, Telecommunications, Public Safety, Engineering, Networking equipment, Lifecycle Services, Account Management, Management, Customer Service, Sales, Customer Support, Customer Account Management, Project Management, Public Safety, Military or Technical Sales.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
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.
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 U.S. Federal Government Markets Division (USFGMD) is dedicated to being the premier, compliant supplier of world-class communications solutions to the U.S. Federal Government by delivering highest-quality products, systems, and services. USFGMD achieves this through a professional, well-trained, and diverse workforce that fosters positive, profitable customer relationships resulting in Total Customer Satisfaction and business growth. The Federal Region Field Technical Services Department within USFGMD supports a charter implementing and integrating complex systems deployed worldwide. As a USFGMD Federal Field Engineer, you will be exposed to a wide variety of communications requirements across both Pre-Sale and Post-Sale project phases.
Job Description
As a Federal Field Engineer within the Federal Region Field Technical Services Department, you will support the implementation and integration of complex, worldwide communication solutions across both Pre-Sale and Post-Sale phases at the Federal Managed Zone Core in Lanham, Maryland. USFGMD delivers high-quality products, systems, and services through a skilled, diverse workforce focused on business growth and total customer satisfaction.
- System Maintenance & Operations: Maintain, test, optimize, and document complex communications systems and software applications, ensuring peak operational performance.
- Infrastructure & Network Provisioning: Provision communication system infrastructure and maintain server hardware, operating systems, and software infrastructure, including LAN/WAN networks, routers, switches, firewalls, and cabling.
- Advanced Troubleshooting & Technical Support: Perform expert troubleshooting for software-driven electronics, system/application issues, RF and Broadband architectures (digital P25, data infrastructure, and legacy analog systems), antenna networks, transmitters, receivers, and packet switching techniques.
- Preventative Maintenance & Analysis: Conduct routine preventative maintenance procedures with a focus on trend analysis and meticulous documentation to guarantee ongoing system reliability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, project management, and sales teams to deliver and support advanced communication solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Apply strong interpersonal and self-management skills to collaborate effectively with Motorola clients, internal service teams, and external subcontractors.
- Reporting & Documentation: Generate comprehensive weekly progress reports detailing system status, key activities, and accomplishments.
Specific Knowledge/Skills:
- Associate degree (2-year) in Electronics or IT preferred, or equivalent practical/on-the-job experience.
- CompTIA Security+ or related professional certifications are highly desirable.
- Proficiency in computer network installation, configuration, and maintenance including cabling, routers, switches, firewalls, and bridges.
- Strong understanding of wired communications networks, including Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).
- Hands-on experience with logging/recording systems, RF interfaces, wired/wireless communication systems, and network infrastructure.
- Computer literacy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access). Current, valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Personal Traits:
- Strong self-management and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with customers, subcontractors (MSS), internal sales, engineering, project management, and customer service teams.
- Self-motivated and autonomous, capable of performing duties efficiently with minimal direct supervision.
- Strong problem-solving skills to resolve customer issues quickly and calmly under pressure. Excellent oral and written communication skills, combined with a high sense of urgency, strong work ethic, and results-driven mindset.
Work Structure & Logistics:
- Schedule: Standard 5-day, 8-hour-per-day schedule (40 hours/week). Exact hybrid/remote breakdown to be determined by leadership.
- Travel & Mobility: This position is located in the Washington DC area. The applicant must be willing to travel and be self-motivated. Requires local travel to customer sites, including Washington, DC facilities and the Federal Technical Center (FTC). The Federal Field Engineer will utilize a personal vehicle and receive standard mileage reimbursement.
Candidate Qualifications, and Specific Skills:
- Core Aptitude: Highly task-focused individual with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Technical Readiness: Basic technical background on Day 1 with the ability and willingness to learn complex P25 radio systems, patching workflows, and R56 standards on the job.
- Industry & Operational Fluency: Familiarity with crisis management and public safety operational environments (e.g., dispatching centers, emergency management operations, or command center environments).
- Clearance: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract(s), and the ability to pass a law enforcement background check. Must have a current, valid driver’s license.
This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.
#LI-CC1
Target Base Salary Range: $75,000 USD - $95,000 USD
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.
Basic Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in one of the following: LMR, Telecommunications, Public Safety, Engineering, Networking equipment, Lifecycle Services, Account Management, Management, Customer Service, Sales, Customer Support, Customer Account Management, Project Management, Public Safety, Military or Technical Sales.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
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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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- Aerospace & Defense
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in area engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or active progress toward licensure
- Three or more years of field engineering experience within a defined service territory
- Proficiency with GIS platforms and work management systems such as SAP or Maximo
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly within the assigned area
- Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, or NERC compliance standards relevant to the industry
Tips for Your Area Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for field scope
Area engineers are evaluated on how much geographic and operational territory they've managed. Quantify the number of sites, miles of pipeline, or circuit miles you've overseen. Generic project descriptions won't stand out in this field.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists area engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight compliance and safety certifications
Many area engineer postings require OSHA 10 or 30, DOT pipeline safety credentials, or NERC certifications. List these prominently near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them before reading your work history.
Target postings that match your infrastructure type
Area engineer roles differ significantly across utilities, midstream oil and gas, and telecom. Filter your search by industry vertical and job description keywords like 'distribution area' or 'gathering system' to avoid interviews for roles outside your technical background.
Prepare for field-scenario interview questions
Interviewers for area engineer roles commonly ask how you'd prioritize multiple simultaneous outages, equipment failures, or contractor coordination issues across a territory. Practice walking through your decision-making process with specific examples from past assignments.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Many area engineer positions require you to live within a defined service territory. Confirm relocation allowances, temporary housing timelines, and territory boundaries during offer negotiation, since these details are rarely included in job postings.
Area Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most area engineers?
The companies hiring the most area engineers right now include Texas Department of Transportation, U.S. Forensic, and PGTEK, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utilities, midstream pipeline operators, and telecommunications infrastructure companies consistently post the highest volume of area engineer roles.
How many area engineer jobs are remote?
About 58% of area engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, field-based nature of most roles in this title. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are design review, project coordination, and technical standards work, rather than operations or field inspection roles.
How do you become an area engineer?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Then gain field experience through internships or entry-level roles in utilities, construction, or infrastructure operations. Pursue your PE license as early as your state allows. Build familiarity with GIS tools and work management systems, and seek roles with progressively larger service territories to demonstrate the geographic scope employers expect from area engineers.
Can you get hired as an area engineer with little experience?
Some utility and telecom companies hire candidates with two or fewer years of experience into associate area engineer roles, particularly when the applicant has relevant internship experience, a PE license in progress, and demonstrated ability to work independently in the field. Focus your applications on companies with formal rotational or early-career engineering programs, and emphasize any experience managing work across multiple sites, even if the scale was small.
What does the area engineer interview process look like?
Most area engineer interview processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with an engineering manager that covers field troubleshooting scenarios, compliance knowledge, and how you'd prioritize competing service demands across a territory. A final round often involves meeting with operations leadership and, in some cases, a field ride-along or site visit to assess your comfort working in the specific infrastructure environment.
Where can I find and apply to area engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to area engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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