Presales Systems Engineer - 2027 Internship

motorolasolutions; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Presales Systems Engineer Intern in Maryland. The role partners with customers and the sales team to design end-to-end solutions addressing public safety communications challenges.

You’ll collaborate with engineering, sales, service, and support resources to own the technical design and ensure customer needs are met. You will work on mission-critical technologies, including mobile voice/data networks, devices, broadband networks, and software for intelligence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Pursuing BS/MS in EE/CE or related field with graduation after Dec 2027.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• IT network and computer architecture basics.
• Wireless fundamentals (APCO P25, LTE, 802.11, 4G/5G).
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Relationship building with stakeholders.
• Pursuing a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Customer requirements discovery.
• Technology strategy development.
• End-to-end system architecture design.
• Proposal development.
• Internal and external technical presentations.
• Demos of equipment and software solutions, incl. config and testing.

Skills

IT network knowledge

Wireless fundamentals

Communication skills

Relationship building

Electrical/Computer Eng focus

Education

BS/MS in EE/CE or related field

Job description

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

At Motorola Solutions, we are solving for safer. As part of the U.S. Federal Government Markets Division, 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 Presales 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, systems engineers have the technology and design responsibility for all sales support engagements nationwide.

Job Description

A Presales Systems Engineer Intern partners closely with customers and the sales team, delivering customer-driven, world-class, leading-edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the communications and situational awareness challenges that our customers face. Working within a team of sales, service, engineering, and technical support resources, the Presales Systems Engineer Intern is the overall owner of the solutions' technical design, ensuring we meet our customers’ needs. As an engineering intern, you will work within the engineering team to deliver customer-driven, world-class, leading-edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges that our customers face.

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
• Software applications for mission critical intelligence
• 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

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with an expected graduation date on or after December 2027. Returning to school in the Fall of 2027.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
• 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
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Location/Travel:

• Preferred candidates will live in MD
• Schedule: Hybrid | Onsite: Tuesday - Thursday | WFH: Monday and Friday

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Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with an expected graduation date on or after December 2027. Returning to school in the Fall of 2027.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Intern

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.

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