Senior Motorola TETRA Support Engineer – International Project

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Motorola TETRA Support Engineer to join a long‑term international project in Mogadishu, Somalia. The role focuses on operating, maintaining and optimizing a Motorola DIMETRA IP TETRA network that supports mission‑critical communications.

Key responsibilities

• Support and maintain Motorola DIMETRA IP TETRA infrastructure.
• Monitor and manage Master Switching Office (MSO) operations and geo‑redundant switching environments.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on MTS Base Stations and field equipment.
• Install, configure, commission and troubleshoot Motorola TETRA radios and terminals.
• Monitor system health, alarms, hardware status, backups and network performance.
• Maintain RF infrastructure, Ethernet/E1 connectivity, microwave links, UPS and power systems.
• Execute hardware replacements, system upgrades and periodic maintenance activities.
• Prepare technical reports and provide operational support for mission‑critical communications.

Required profile

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience with Motorola DIMETRA IP / TETRA mission‑critical systems.
• Proven experience with MSO and MTS Base Stations.
• Strong background in radio programming, provisioning, installation and commissioning.
• Experience troubleshooting RF, Ethernet, E1 and microwave communications.
• Ability to work independently in operational field environments.
• Experience supporting UN, peacekeeping, military, public safety or government networks is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Motorola DIMETRA IP
• TETRA network architecture
• Master Switching Office (MSO)
• MTS Base Station maintenance
• RF infrastructure troubleshooting
• Ethernet and E1 connectivity
• Microwave link management
• UPS and power system handling
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• System monitoring and backup procedures