Presales Systems Engineer - Summer 2027 Internship

Motorola Solutions • San Diego, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Presales Systems Engineer internship offers the opportunity to work with Communication Systems Engineers who design radio communication solutions from initial concepts through implementation. The engineers consult with customers to understand their requirements and design solutions that meet their needs. They collaborate with sales, product development, and project management to develop technical strategies, prepare customer proposals, and present Motorola Solutions’ offerings. The role provides technical support throughout the presales phase and may also involve implementation activities through system acceptance.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with a hybrid work arrangement. Preferred candidates will live in San Diego, California, or Allen, Texas. No travel or relocation is provided. Applicants must be authorized to work indefinitely in the United States; employer work-permit sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, with an expected graduation date on or after December 2027.
• Must be returning to school in Fall 2027.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States indefinitely; 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 such as 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.
• Select coverage and antenna sites; plan frequencies; analyze interference; design system architecture; select equipment; generate proposals; and present proposed solutions to customers.
• Participate in implementing solutions as originally conceived.
• Take responsibility for assigned projects’ technical aspects from award through system acceptance, including implementation planning, system acceptance testing, coverage testing, and system staging.
• Keep sales professionals and customers up to date on Motorola Solutions’ latest technology offerings and their relevance to customer needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED