Communications Systems Engineer Intern (Summer 2025 Internship)

Posted:
10/9/2024, 4:05:42 PM

Location(s):
San Diego, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
IT & Security

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

The Sales Engineering Group is the technical center 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 architect owner, the Sales Engineering Groups have the technology and design responsibility for all sales support engagements nationwide.


Job Description

Our Company has an outstanding track record of success and strives to build long term relationships with our customers. Customer satisfaction is given great emphasis and we strive to build a trusted advisor relationship with every customer. Motorola Solutions Inc. internship students assist Systems Engineers in all aspects of their work.  Interns start out with the basics with small project assignments and gradually build up to larger projects with more responsibilities. Our goal for our student program is to develop excellent candidates for full time system engineering positions upon graduation.

Our Interns design mission-critical radio communication solutions by consulting with the customer to determine their needs. In cooperation with the sales, product development, and project management teams, they develop technical strategies and generate proposals for customers. This involves coverage and antenna site selection, frequency planning, interference analysis, design of system architecture, equipment selection, proposal generation, and presenting the proposed solutions to customers.

You will also work to ensure that our sales professionals and customers are kept up to date on the latest Motorola technology offerings and their relevance to customer needs. Our Senior Systems Engineers support intern development to enhance both individual and group competencies fostering a collaborative learning experience.

Qualifications:

  • Preferred emphasis in Wireless, Electrical, System or Computer Engineering or Computer Science is desired
  • Excellent communications skills and the ability to present complex topics to non-technical audiences
  • Self-motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment
  • Experience working with customers is desirable.
  • Experience/ Knowledge in radio systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless, broadband, microwave, and/or networking is desirable.
  • Experience/ Knowledge of communications networks (MPLS, Ethernet, TCP/IP) is desirable.
  • Certifications through CCNA, CompTIA, and/ or Amateur Radio/ HAM is desirable.

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**The hourly pay for this role is $20-30**


Basic Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree with a graduation date on or after December 2025.


Travel Requirements

Under 10%


Relocation Provided

None


Position Type

Intern


Referral Payment Plan

No

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].