Junior Field Applications Engineer

About the role

The Junior Field Applications Engineer supports senior engineers in technical customer engagement, hands-on equipment operations, and field deployments. This position is based at Motorola Solutions' U.S. Headquarters in Reston, VA, and is fully onsite.

Responsibilities

• Customer Support: Provide local assistance to senior Field Applications Engineers, maintain the pool of demonstration equipment, and set up and test systems prior to use in the field.
• Technical Training: Learn and ultimately deliver customer training to end users on basic CRFS system and software operations.
• Diagnostics Support: Learn to perform diagnostics and basic repairs on CRFS equipment both in the office and in the field.
• Field Integration: Deploy to customer locations to assist with the installation, configuration, and testing of CRFS equipment.
• Documentation: Assist in the development of test plans and contribute to project summary reports.
• Sales Support: Support Sales Teams by preparing equipment for demonstrations and assisting with technical presentations.
• Inventory Management: Maintain and manage the demonstration equipment inventory to ensure it is calibrated, updated, and ready for deployment.
• Travel Requirement: Up to 25% travel, primarily domestic with some international, to customer sites and trade events.

Requirements

• Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field. Relevant military technical school experience will be highly considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: Entry to early-career (0–3 years).
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a hands-on technical environment.
• ESD Awareness: Basic understanding of working on static-sensitive equipment in ESD-controlled environments.
• Networking Basics: Familiarity with basic networking concepts including TCP/IP, subnets, and hardware configuration.
• Technical Literacy: Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn specialized software and OS environments.
• Communication: Clear oral and written communication skills with the ability to document technical processes accurately.
• Adaptability: A “can-do” attitude with a strong desire to learn new technologies and follow guidance from senior mentors.
• Mobility: Must be willing and able to travel frequently to support customer requirements.
• Safety: Commitment to safe working practices and following established risk assessment protocols.
• Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

Qualifications

• RF Foundation: Fundamental understanding of RF concepts (frequency, power, spectrum analysis) and basic familiarity with test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers and multimeters.
• Defense/Government Interest: Interest in or prior experience with DoD, Government, or defense contracting environments.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or TS clearance. An active clearance is a plus.
• Hands-on Hobbyist: Personal projects involving SDRs (Software Defined Radios), amateur radio, or electronics are a strong indicator of passion for the field.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• RF Foundation: Fundamental understanding of RF concepts (frequency, power, spectrum analysis) and basic familiarity with test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers and multimeters.
• Defense/Government Interest: Interest in or prior experience with DoD, Government, or defense contracting environments.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or TS clearance. An active clearance is a plus.
• Hands-on Hobbyist: Personal projects involving SDRs (Software Defined Radios), amateur radio, or electronics are a strong indicator of passion for the field.

Benefits

• 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!