Presales Engineering Intern- Summer 2027 Internship

Motorola Solutions • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Presales Engineering Intern will work closely with Communication Systems Engineers who design radio communication solutions from conceptual phases through implementation, ensuring solutions meet customer requirements. The team consults with customers to understand their needs and develops suitable technical solutions. Interns will collaborate with sales, product development, and project management, and may contribute to both presales planning and implementation activities. The role also emphasizes professional development and keeping sales professionals and customers informed about Motorola Solutions technology offerings and their relevance to customer needs.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday hybrid internship. Preferred candidates live in Chicago or the Chicago suburbs. Travel is under 10%, and relocation is not provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree, with an expected graduation date on or after December 2027.
• Returning to school in Fall 2027.
• Legal authorization to work indefinitely in the United States; employer work permit sponsorship is not available.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex topics to non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with customers.
• Experience or knowledge in radio systems, radio propagation, RF, wireless, broadband, microwave, and/or networking.
• Experience or knowledge of communications networks, including MPLS, Ethernet, and TCP/IP.
• Certifications through CCNA, CompTIA, and/or Amateur Radio/HAM.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical strategies and customer proposals in cooperation with sales, product development, and project management.
• Coordinate the design and planning of customer solutions using advanced technologies and provide technical support during the presales phase.
• Contribute to coverage and antenna site selection, frequency planning, interference analysis, system architecture design, equipment selection, proposal generation, and presentations to customers.
• Participate in implementing solutions as originally conceived.
• Take responsibility for technical aspects of assigned projects from award through system acceptance.
• Contribute to implementation planning, system acceptance testing, coverage testing, and system staging.
• Keep sales professionals and customers up to date on Motorola Solutions technology offerings and their relevance to customer needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern