Graduate Engineer

Location: Melbourne, Australia

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

We are looking for a self-motivated graduate to help move forward the next-generation public safety experience and to work with a team of experienced professionals to enable mission-critical services and solutions. This is a great opportunity to get your career started in a globally iconic organisation.

The Motorola Solutions Graduate Program is an intense and engaging program that involves collaborating and working within a fast-paced team of software, network, and system engineers. This includes implementing and testing solutions for a variety of mission-critical applications and systems. Motorola Mission Critical Systems use multi-vendor products and are deployed globally. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to work with evolving technologies such as Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, IP Networking and Digital Telecommunications

As a graduate System Engineer, you will be working in a team environment to provide high-quality technical and operational support for mission-critical ICT and Radio systems. In this role, you are expected to ensure that service level and operational key performance measures are met on an ongoing basis. This role will involve being an ‘all-rounder’ and being willing to learn new and proprietary technologies ‘on the go’. The successful candidate should have a ‘can-do’ attitude and be able to think on their feet.

You will gain experience managing new and innovative System solutions, applications and processes. As a graduate, you will be given the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, including access to Motorola labs and testing facilities

Job Description

Support the design verification of public safety communication solutions.

Develop test automation systems and software development

Review functionality and design, create and execute testing, highlighting any issues encountered and opportunities for improvement.

Create testing documentation and run test scripts based on customer requirements for both ongoing and new projects and solutions.

Conduct investigations across the full product life cycle, including user acceptance testing.

Provide technical expertise supporting the design and enhancements to the Motorola Solutions Customer networks across the ANZ/AMEA regions.

Develop strategies to support testing and verification activities for national/regional projects.

Design novel solutions to complex network and customer coverage problems, including verification requirements.

Engage with and provide technical details directly to suppliers or third parties on any issues encountered and influence design changes.

Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams, including Product managers, Project Managers, Solution Architects, Technical design Authorities and third-party suppliers in both face-to-face meetings and written formats.

Providing technical expertise to support a wide range of business units and project-related activities, including support for international ventures.

Stay abreast of new and emerging technologies or new products that could be exploited to reduce cost or increase performance or reliability.

Work closely with Senior or principal engineers on customer deliverable projects to acquire technical knowledge and experience with best practice procedures.

Attend regular project review meetings and ad hoc development meetings

Basic Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering, Telecommunications or related subject -  Essential

Experience working with IP Networks and RF systems (i.e. coursework/projects, research, internships, or other practical experience outside of schoolwork (including hobbies).

A genuine interest in IT, software development, communications and emerging technologies and how they can be used to maximise an organisation's potential and improve the customer experience.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to gain trust, build rapport and influence others.

Working proficiency in verbal and written English

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of IT Infrastructure, either via coursework or practical experience

Industry certification is desirable but not mandatory (IP Networking, RF and Communication Systems, IT System Administration, etc.)

Sound understanding of digital communications systems, software development, and IT systems, particularly mobile/cellular radio networks.

The desire to develop software and test new applications and solutions which will greatly enhance the operation of emergency services users.

Driving License

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation ProvidedNone

Position TypeNew Grad

Referral Payment PlanYes

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.