Motorola Systems Engineer

Terms: Fulltime, onsite position.

About Chartis Federal

Chartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. As a trusted prime contractor with over $160 million in task order awards, we operate across 22 states and support essential government missions worldwide.

Our commitment to excellence has fueled our year-over-year growth, earning us recognition twice as a Washington Technology FAST 50 company and securing a place on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years. At Chartis Federal, our mission is clear: keeping heroes safe and connected—on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

Position Overview

We’re seeking an experienced LMR Systems Engineer with deep hands-on experience in Motorola Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks to support a federal customer in sustaining and modernizing nationwide mission-critical communications. This engineer will take ownership of ASTRO 25 infrastructure, MCC7500 dispatch consoles, and subscriber programming, ensuring interoperability, coverage, and operational reliability in high-security environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engineer, configure, and maintain Motorola ASTRO 25 infrastructure (GTR8000, GCP8000, site controllers, comparators, and MCC7500 dispatch consoles).
• Develop, manage, and deploy code plugs and fleetmaps for subscriber radios (portable, mobile, and control stations) using Radio Management and CPS tools.
• Conduct system performance testing, RF coverage analysis, and diagnostics using tools such as GenWatch, LSVT, and coverage mapping software.
• Integrate LMR systems with IP networks, ISSI/CSSI gateways, encryption modules, and dispatch/recording solutions.
• Perform firmware and software upgrades, system patching, and network configuration updates.
• Support field maintenance, troubleshoot coverage/interference issues, and document technical baselines.
• Collaborate with program managers, system administrators, and federal stakeholders to maintain continuous operational readiness.
• Provide mentoring and training to field technicians and end users on LMR operation, programming, and troubleshooting.