Systems Integration Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Motorola Solutions • Elgin, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineering Intern, you will work in a people-first culture focused on expanding human potential. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, integrate, and stage complex infrastructure ecosystems. We look for innovative thinkers who are driven, accountable, and passionate about solving hands-on technical problems. This position is located on-site in Elgin, Illinois.

Requirements

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT Networking, or a related discipline.
• Must have an expected graduation date between 12/2028 and 6/2030.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
• Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with generative AI tools for coding efficiency, data analysis, or process automation.
• Experience with data analysis and statistical concepts to identify trends, interpret data, and drive continuous improvements.
• Strong ability to explain complex technical issues or methodologies clearly to cross-functional, non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to approach technical challenges logically, prioritize tasks effectively, and drive results in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Execute the system staging process to build, image, deploy, and maintain robust infrastructure footprints.
• Provision and support VMware vSphere and Red Hat KVM virtualization environments; construct and manage unified Microsoft Windows Server architectures, Active Directory, and Linux operating systems.
• Build, connect, and troubleshoot Cisco networking equipment (switches and routers); deploy enterprise Fortinet firewall solutions to optimize defense, traffic separation, and information flows.
• Integrate analog, digital, and SIP-based audio processing technologies to support real-time critical communication feeds.
• Analyze system behaviors and isolate performance anomalies across multi-vendor hardware, software, virtualization, and networking stacks.
• Complete a dedicated summer continuous-improvement project, owning all aspects from ideation to execution and presenting your findings to leadership.

Benefits

• Leadership Exposure: Participate in senior leadership meetings, gaining direct insights on career growth and networking within a global organization.
• Mentorship: Work 1:1 with experienced staff engineers who are invested in your technical development.
• Real-World Impact: Build the actual systems that keep first responders and communities safe.
• Career Pathways: Gain experience that positions you for future full-time engineering opportunities within Motorola Solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern