Senior Field Applications Engineer

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

CRFS (Cambridge Radio Frequency Systems) is a global leader in RF spectrum monitoring, direction finding, and geolocation technology. Founded in 2007, CRFS designs, builds, programs, and deploys advanced hardware and software solutions that enable military operators, national security agencies, spectrum regulators, and system integrators to detect, identify, and exploit RF signals in the most complex and contested electromagnetic environments.
Our RFeye ecosystem comprises rugged RF sensors, direction-finding arrays, and the RFeye Site, Mission Manager, and DeepView software suite. Together they deliver actionable RF intelligence and full-spectrum situational awareness across fixed, mobile-tactical, airborne, and in-building deployments. From spectrum dominance on the modern battlefield to interference hunting at critical national infrastructure, CRFS technology is trusted by hundreds of organizations across six continents.
CRFS is an agile and flexible company. We work closely with customers, end users, and system integrators to design, refine, and continuously improve the specific capabilities they need to understand and exploit the electromagnetic environment.

Job Description

Position Summary

CRFS seeks a versatile and proactive Senior Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to serve as the primary technical bridge between our engineering team and our diverse customer base. In this role, you will provide expert-level support, hands-on training, and troubleshooting for complex RF systems and networked solutions. This position is based at CFRS' U.S. headquarters located in Reston, VA, and is a hybrid role.

The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, whether working independently or collaborating with a team. A strong background in RF theory, a "can-learn" attitude, and a passion for solving problems in the field are key requirements. The Senior Field Applications Engineer will report to the Manager of the US FAE Team on the US Field Applications Engineering team.

• Customer Support: Provide high-tier technical assistance remotely and on-site to ensure mission success for a diverse range of CRFS customers.
• Technical Training: Maintain and deliver comprehensive training to end users, ranging from basic system and software operation to advanced system use.
• Diagnostic Troubleshooting: Perform diagnostics and high-level repairs on CRFS equipment both in the office and in the field.
• Field Integration and Support: Deploy to customer locations to support, configure, and assist with the installation of CRFS equipment.
• Technical Reports: Develop test plans and summary project reports to support customer exercises and field activities.
• Sales Support: Support Sales Teams with system capability demonstrations and technical advice to advance sales objectives.
• Inventory Management: Proactively manage all demonstration equipment and inventory to ensure it is calibrated, updated, and ready for deployment at all times.
• Feedback Loop: Act as the voice of the customer, relaying field data and feature requests back to the appropriate internal teams to drive product improvement.
• Travel Requirement: Up to 50% travel, primarily domestic with some international, to customer sites and trade events.

• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

Why Join Us?

• Autonomy: We trust our FAEs to be the face of the company and manage their field schedules effectively.
• Growth: Constant exposure to cutting-edge RF technology and professional development opportunities.
• Impact: Support critical missions and ensure our customers have the technical edge they need.

Required Qualifications

• RF Expertise: Solid understanding of RF concepts (frequency, power, spectrum analysis) and proficiency with test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, and multimeters.
• Degree: B.S. in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a related technical field (relevant military technical sc