Systems Engineer Intern - Summer 2021 Internship Details

Motorola Solutions - San Diego, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.


Department OverviewThe Systems Engineering Group is the technical lifeblood of the Sales and Field Operations organization. Our engineers design and implement innovative communications solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter.

As the solution architecture and technical consulting lead, the Systems Engineering Group has end-to-end design, technology consultancy, and implementation responsibility for all pre and post sale engagements nationwide. The Systems Engineering Group delivers customer-driven, world-class, leading-edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges of
first responder, government, carrier, utility, transportation, and enterprise customers.

The group concentrates on the following mission-critical communications technologies at all levels of complexity (i.e. from small municipal systems to large metropolitan and state-wide solutions):
Public safety grade mobile voice and data networks
Advanced mobile devices
Public safety mobile broadband networks and devices (LTE)
Integrated command and control (9-1-1 Dispatch Consoles, Advanced Video Surveillance)
Enterprise and Public Safety Wireless LAN/WAN (802.11, Mesh)

The work we do is meaningful, impactful, and leading-edge. You will be part of a dynamic, cross-functional client-facing team including sales, system integrators, product engineers, third-party vendors, program managers, and
senior systems engineers – often on large highly-visible, multi-million dollar engagements.
Job Description

Responsibilities for the group span the project lifecycle and typically include the following pre and postsale elements:

  • Customer requirements discovery
  • Technology strategy development
  • End-to-end system architecture design
  • Competitive proposal development
  • Contract negotiations
  • Implementation engineering
  • Professional design services
  • In particular, you may assist Senior Systems Engineers with:
  • Customer needs assessments End-to-end system designs including core infrastructure, tower sites, 9-1-1 dispatch centers, wireless backhaul, and advanced handsets
  • End-to-end system architecture descriptions
  • Coverage predictions using state-of-the-art advanced tools
  • Post-sale implementation
  • Coverage and operational testing
  • In-field site surveys for wireless backhaul designs

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

  • High School Diploma
  • 1-2+ years of college level courses towards the obtainment of a B.S. degree in Wireless, Electrical, System or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • 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.
  • Specialization or electives in wireless communication is a definite plus.
  • Experience/ Knowledge of communications networks (MPLS, Ethernet, TCP/IP) is desirable
  • Certifications through CCNA, CompTIA, and/ or Amateur Radio/ HAM is desirable.
  • At Motorola Solutions, ethics and uncompromising integrity are part of our DNA and influence everything we do. All responsibilities will be performed with the highest integrity and in a way that instills confidence in our customers.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Motorola Solutions will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities upon request.


Basic Requirements
  • Candidate's graduation date must occur on or after December 2021
  • Must be pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Wireless, Electrical, System or Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Travel Requirements
Relocation Provided
Position Type
Referral Payment PlanNo



EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.

Posted on : 4 years ago