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
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. It’s the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. Our Guardian Mobile MDT and Mobilisation Solutions provide the backbone for emergency response across the UK & Europe, enabling first responders to deliver a high level of service when every second counts.
In our never-ending pursuit of "Solving for safer," we build and connect technologies that help to protect people, property, and places. By integrating critical communications, video security, and command center software, we empower emergency services with the tools needed to save lives and make everywhere safer.
Job Description
We are seeking an ambitious, technically minded Systems Engineer to join our Guardian Mobile delivery team. Designed for a high-performing graduate, this role offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of complex infrastructure, systems integration, and deployment environments for strategic blue-light emergency services customers across the UK.
Bridging the gap between operational needs and enterprise architecture, you will collaborate closely with Technical Project Managers to validate system designs and execute technical configurations from contract award through to go-live. Because our products support life-critical situations, you will apply a rigorous, highly analytical engineering approach to ensure high availability and resilience across every deployment. At Motorola Solutions, we foster a people-first culture that empowers you to explore your potential, innovate what's next, and grow your career. Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is valued.
Key Responsibilities
Project Governance & Delivery Leadership
Create and maintain comprehensive project plans, risk registers (RAID logs), Requests for Change (RFCs), requirements documentation, contract changes, and financial tracking
Lead and coordinate agile delivery teams, including business analysts and quality assurance engineers, from contract award through to deployment and customer sign-off
Oversee solution development and testing schedules in alignment with agreed project timelines and quality standards
Customer Requirements & Technical Strategy
Capture and document customer operational requirements, performing in-depth business process and technical analysis
Translate operational needs into clear solution specifications and system designs agreed upon with key customer stakeholders
Guide delivery strategy and communicate technical roadmaps clearly between customer leads and product development teams
Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building
Act as the primary technical and operational point of contact for strategic customers regarding deployment and integration activities
Manage customer relationships effectively through structured remote engagement and on-site visits across UK customer locations
Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure task completion within defined project scope and timeframes
Basic Requirements
Degree in Computer Science, Computing, or an engineering discipline
Solid experience managing the delivery of large, complex software solutions to major enterprise or public sector customers
Ability to obtain NPPV3 and SC security clearance requiring UK residency
Job Requirements
Technical Expertise
Agile Software Delivery to lead cross-functional agile teams and execute modern software deployment models
Technical Requirements Analysis to capture business processes and translate operational needs into technical specifications
Complex Software Architecture to evaluate infrastructure dependencies and communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders
Language Proficiency to demonstrate an excellent command of English in written and verbal technical communications
Professional Experience
Technical Stakeholder Engagement to build trust, manage customer expectations, and lead matrixed project resources
Virtual Team Leadership to motivate and guide cross-functional project teams across engineering, QA, and business analysis
Project Governance to maintain project documentation, RAID logs, financial tracking, and change control mechanisms
Preferred Qualifications (Optional)
Agile Project Management certification (or actively working towards certification)
Direct experience with UK Fire and Rescue Control Room operations, mobilisation solutions, or Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) software
Rewards & Benefits
In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching and development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:
Competitive salary and bonus schemes
Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus)
25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays
Attractive defined contribution pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Flexible working options
Life assurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Career development support and wide-ranging learning opportunities
Employee health and wellbeing support (EAP, wellbeing guidance)
Carbon neutral initiatives/goals
Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days
Well-known companies discount scheme
Ready to bring this opportunity to life and make a lasting impact? Apply now to join our team and help us build a safer future for first responders and communities across the UK.
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Travel Requirements
10-25%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Company
Motorola Solutions UK Limited
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.