Presales Engineer - Central/Midwest
$85,000–$110,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Manage all presale opportunities and implementation of complex projects from scope definition through final close. Define directions and requirements to ensure timely implementation and quality of technical solutions for public safety, government, utility, and enterprise customers. Provide engineering services including commissioning, testing Motorola equipment, and system presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Prepare system bids by analyzing customer needs, available equipment, and required modifications. Collaborate with operations, internal developers, and external partners to meet delivery requirements and deadlines while delivering end-to-end solutions for first responders and public safety networks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 4+ years of sales, sales engineering, public safety experience OR 8+ years of sales, sales engineering, public safety experience
- Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time
Desired Qualifications
- Land Mobile Radio (LMR) experience
- A positive attitude with a can-do mentality that enables you to be creative, resourceful and deliver results
- Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Willingness to think out of the box and challenge the status quo
- Attention to detail and a flawless execution mindset
- Strong general knowledge of wireless communications fundamentals and voice/data architectures - both public and private (e.g. APCO P25, LTE, 802.11, 3G/4G)
- Strong general knowledge of IP networking architecture, protocols and security
- Knowledge of RF coverage predictions, traffic/capacity modeling, and related toolsets
- Preferred candidates will live in the Central/Midwest
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