Graduate Systems Engineer - Mobile MDT
Motorola Solutions · Glasgow, United Kingdom · 1d ago
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 (Mobile Data Terminal) 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 applications, we empower emergency services with the tools needed to save lives and make everywhere safer.
Job Description
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 (Mobile Data Terminal) 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 applications, 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
Systems Ownership & Configuration
Drive end-to-end technical configuration, system design validation, and integration of mobile solutions from contract award through live service delivery
Capture customer operational requirements and translate them into robust, high-availability technical system architecture
Ensure new infrastructure features and platform integrations align with core product engineering designs
Enterprise Integration & Infrastructure
Partner with customer IT and infrastructure leads to integrate systems securely into complex client environment architectures
Apply rigorous, risk-averse engineering principles to validate high-availability configurations and failover architectures
Perform root-cause troubleshooting across complex software and infrastructure deployment environments
Technical Documentation & Stakeholder Engagement
Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation detailing system-level designs, interface specifications, and implementation patterns
Act as a primary technical point of contact, liaising confidently with customers, internal engineering teams, and third-party suppliers
Align project delivery with Agile software delivery methodologies and modern DevOps practices
Basic Requirements
First-Class or 2:1 Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, IT, or an engineering discipline
Solid experience with core systems engineering principles, network security, Microsoft Server environments, or database management acquired through academic study, industrial placements, or practical projects
Ability to obtain NPPV3 and SC security clearance requiring UK residency
Job Requirements
Technical Expertise
System-Level Architecture to validate high-level software infrastructure design and high-availability patterns
Network Security & Infrastructure to manage WAN technologies, routing, and firewalls
Microsoft Server Ecosystem to configure Server Core, IIS web hosting, Application Request Routing, and file shares
High Availability & Clustering to deploy load balancing and Microsoft Server failover clustering
Database Management to write SQL queries and manage Microsoft SQL Server structures
Cloud Infrastructure to support application deployment in Microsoft Azure or hybrid cloud environments
Language Proficiency to demonstrate an excellent command of English in written and verbal technical communications
Professional Experience
Technical Troubleshooting to analyze complex software or infrastructure issues and drive structured root-cause resolution
Technical Stakeholder Management to translate enterprise architecture concepts into clear language for technical and non-technical audiences
Agile & DevOps to participate in modern software development and collaborative deployment workflows
Preferred Qualifications (Optional)
Industrial placement year or internship experience within an enterprise systems engineering, infrastructure, or software deployment environment
Exposure to or familiarity with UK blue-light (Police, Fire, Ambulance) agencies, control room operations, 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
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
ExperiencedReferral Payment Plan
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Motorola Solutions UK LimitedEEO 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.