About the role#
As a Presales Engineering Intern, you will work with our Communication Systems Engineers to design radio communication solutions. You will participate in the full project lifecycle, from initial conceptual phases through to final implementation. This role involves consulting with customers to understand their requirements and crafting technical strategies to meet those needs.
What you'll do#
- Develop technical strategies and generate customer proposals.
- Coordinate the design and planning of solutions, including system architecture and equipment selection.
- Perform technical tasks such as antenna site selection, frequency planning, and interference analysis.
- Present proposed technical solutions directly to customers.
- Provide technical support during the pre-sales phase and assist with implementation planning.
- Oversee technical aspects of projects from the award stage through system acceptance, including coverage and acceptance testing.
- Keep sales teams and customers informed about current technology offerings.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma and current pursuit of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Expected graduation date on or after December 2027, with a return to school in the Fall of 2027.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics to non-technical audiences.
- Self-motivation and the ability to maintain focus in pressured environments.
- Desirable knowledge includes radio systems, RF, wireless, broadband, microwave, networking, and communications networks like MPLS, Ethernet, or TCP/IP.
- Desirable certifications include CCNA, CompTIA, or Amateur/HAM radio licenses.
- Prior experience working with customers is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full time, paid internship.
- Travel: Less than 10 percent.
About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions provides communication and security technology for public safety and enterprise clients. The company develops two-way radios, video cameras, and software for monitoring and data analytics. It operates globally with headquarters in Chicago. The organization employs over 28,000 people and functions as a public company.
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