Principal Systems Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Ontario, CA, USA
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Hardware • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Bridges RF cyber-research, software implementation, hardware and system testing for counter-UAS technologies. Defines system architectures and technical specifications, translates research into software, FPGA and algorithm requirements, leads cross-functional integration, performs lab and field testing, debugs complex faults, monitors drone protocol changes, develops AI tooling, and resolves customer issues.
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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.

Aperçu de l’entreprise

Chez Motorola Solutions, nous pensons que tout commence par nos employés. Nous sommes une communauté mondiale soudée, unie par la volonté incessante de contribuer à la sécurité des personnes partout dans le monde. Nous concevons et connectons des technologies qui contribuent à protéger les personnes, les biens et les infrastructures. Nos solutions favorisent la collaboration essentielle pour améliorer la sécurité des populations, des écoles, des hôpitaux, des entreprises et, finalement, des nations. Connectez-vous à une carrière qui compte et aidez-nous à bâtir un avenir plus sûr.


Department Overview
D-Fend, a Motorola Solutions Company — where technology meets purpose.
As the global leader in cyber-takeover counter-drone technology, we develop advanced solutions that keep airspaces safe from evolving drone threats. Our team — including veterans of elite military tech units — pushes boundaries every day to deliver smarter, faster, and safer protection for customers worldwide.
If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology, real-world impact, and working in a collaborative, high-energy environment — we’d love to have you on board. Join us and help shape the future of airspace security.
Job Description

As a system engineer at D-Fend Solutions, the role is to bridge between RF cyber-research, SW implementation and system testing and analysis of counter-UAS technologies. The core responsibility is converting drone protocol findings by research teams into system-level requirements, software/hardware implementations, and field-tested operational capabilities.


Responsibilities:

  • Act as a focal point and multidisciplinary technical leader during feature development.
  • Define end-to-end system architectures and technical specifications (HLDs).
  • Convert RF cyber-research findings into actionable software, FPGA, and algorithm design requirements.
  • Guide cross-functional development teams through feature bring-up and integration.
  • Perform lab-based feature bring-up, cross-functional integration, and debugging.
  • Lead lab and field testing, root-cause debugging, and complex fault analysis.
  • Continuously monitor evolving drone protocol updates to keep solutions cutting-edge.
  • Build internal AI tooling and scripts to optimize system analysis workflows.
  • Analyze customer issues and propose solutions or system updates.

Basic Requirements
  • 5 + years of system engineering experience

Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
No

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.

Motorola Solutions adopte, favorise et promeut les principes de diversité, d’équité et d’inclusion. Nous encourageons et accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quelles que soient leur race, origines ethnique, religion ou croyance, orientation sexuelle, identité et expression sexuelle, statut d’anciens combattants ou tout autre statut protégé par la Loi.

Nous sommes fiers de notre culture axée sur les personnes et les communautés, encourageant ainsi chaque Motorolan d’être la version la plus authentique de lui-même dans ses responsabilités afin de tenir la promesse d’un monde plus sécuritaire.

Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à notre communauté mais croyez que vous ne possédez pas toutes les exigences requises pour le poste convoité, nous aimerions tout de même connaître les raisons pour lesquelles vous pensez être un excellent candidat pour notre équipe.

Nous offrons également des mesures d’adaptation pendant toutes les étapes du processus d’embauche afin de favoriser l’inclusion des personnes vivant avec un  handicap physique et/ou mental. Pour demander un aménagement, veuillez remplir ce formulaire d'aménagement raisonnable afin que nous puissions vous aider.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of systems engineering experience

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is effective from day one with multiple national carrier options and bundled prescription coverage. Offerings also include mental health benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts, with optional pet insurance.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO with 9–10 paid holidays, and many salaried roles use a Flex Time Off or unlimited PTO approach. Paid parental and family leave plus adoption assistance expand support.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Additional financial programs like an employee stock purchase plan, performance bonuses, and company equity bolster long-term value.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
21,000 Employees

What We Do

Motorola Solutions is a global technology company that provides mission-critical communications, video security, and command center software to help protect people, property, and places for public safety agencies and enterprises.

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