Sales Engineering 2025 Summer Intern

Posted:
8/28/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.


Department Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we help people be their best in the moments that matter. We help soldiers see inside buildings and law enforcement agents see around street corners. We provide the situational awareness first responders need when a moment brings catastrophe. We do this by connecting them to seamless communication networks, applications and services, by providing them with real-time information, and by arming them with intuitive, nearly indestructible handheld devices.

The Sales Engineering Group is the technical lifeblood of the Sales Organization. Our engineers bring to life the innovative communications solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter. As the solutions architects, the Sales Engineering Groups have the technology and design responsibility for all sales support engagements nationwide.


Job Description

The Sales Engineering Intern is a position created for a Student enrolled in an Engineering program. The position will afford the student the opportunity to experience the roles and responsibilities of a Sales Engineer. The Sales Engineer role is a field-based position that partners closely with the Motorola Solutions direct sales team as well as our customers. You will be responsible to deliver customer-driven, world-class, leading-edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges that our customers face. The Sales Engineer is the overall owner of the solutions' technical design, incorporating products and services from both Motorola and third-party companies.


The team concentrates on the following mission-critical communications technologies at various levels of complexity:

  • Public safety grade mobile voice and data networks

  • Advanced mobile devices

  • Public safety mobile broadband networks and devices (LTE)

  • Integrated command and control: Next Generation 9-1-1 Dispatch Consoles, Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)

  • Intelligence-Led Public Safety: Real-time video and data analytics


Typical scope of responsibilities may include the following:

  • Customer requirements discovery

  • Technology strategy development

  • End-to-end system architecture design

  • Proposal development

  • Internal and external technical presentations

  • Equipment and software solution demos, including configuration and testing

The ideal candidate has the following skills and capabilities:​

  • General knowledge of IT network and computer architecture

  • General knowledge of wireless communications fundamentals and voice/data architectures both public and private (e.g. APCO P25, LTE, 802.11, 4G/5G) - is highly desirable

  • A positive attitude with a can-do mentality that enables you to be creative, resourceful and deliver results

  • Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences

  • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • Willingness to think out of the box and challenge the status quo

  • Attention to detail

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

  • Graduation date must occur during or after December 2025

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen


Basic Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree

  • Graduation date must occur during or after December 2025

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen


Travel Requirements

Under 10%


Relocation Provided

None


Position Type

Intern


Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401K with Company Match
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave
  • and more!


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.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].