Intern - Embedded Software, System, and Test Engineer - 2026

Motorola Solutions•Los Angeles, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Silvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies. With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data. The Intern – Embedded Software, System, and Test Engineer will report to the Senior Engineering Director heading our Irvine Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will learn and assist with embedded software development, debugging, and testing for our advanced MIMO MANET radios for different applications. This internship is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ Los Angeles office in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA.

Requirements

In-progress Bachelor's degree or preferably in-progress graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other related technical fields.
Ability to work independently upon receiving instruction/feedback, take initiative, and effectively interact with cross-functional teams and customers.
Proficiency with PC office applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with customers and the internal team.
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGA’s and ARM processor cores.
Working knowledge of wireless communications and networking protocols.
Understanding of communication systems and signal processing algorithms, including areas such as channel estimation, beamforming, etc.

Responsibilities

Embedded firmware development, implementation, testing, and debugging for Silvus StreamCaster radios.
Development of firmware testing environments and scripts.
Opportunities to further engage, learn, and develop skills as projects progress.