Sales Systems Engineer Summer 2026 Internship Program

At Motorola Solutions, we help keep people safer everywhere. As part of the U.S. Federal Government Markets Division, we provide critical communications, video security, and command center technologies. A Sales Systems Engineer Intern partners with customers and the sales team to deliver world-class, end-to-end solutions. This role involves technical design ownership, ensuring customer needs are met through innovative communication solutions, including public safety networks, mobile devices, and software applications for mission-critical intelligence.

Must Have

• Customer requirements discovery
• Technology strategy development
• End-to-end system architecture design
• Proposal development
• Internal and external technical presentations
• Equipment and software solution demos, including configuration and testing
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with an anticipated graduation date during or after December 2026
• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a necessary security clearance as required by government contract
• Must be able to be in the Linthicum Heights, MD office 3 days per week (Tue, Wed, Thu)

Good to Have

• General knowledge of wireless communications fundamentals and voice/data architectures both public and private (e.g. APCO P25, LTE, 802.11, 4G/5G)

Company Overview

​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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we are solving for safer. As part of the U.S. Federal Government Markets Division, we help soldiers see inside buildings and law enforcement agents see around street corners. We provide the situational awareness first responders need when a moment brings catastrophe. We do this by connecting them to seamless communication networks, applications and services, by providing them with real-time information, and by arming them with intuitive, nearly indestructible handheld devices.

The Presales Engineering Group is the technical lifeblood of the Sales Organization. Our engineers bring to life the innovative communications solutions that make a difference in the moments that matter. As the solutions architects, systems engineers have the technology and design responsibility for all sales support engagements nationwide.

Job Description

A Sales Systems Engineer Intern partners closely with customers and the sales team, delivering customer-driven, world-class, leading-edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the communications and situational awareness challenges that our customers face. Working within a team of sales, service, engineering, and technical support resources, the Sales Systems Engineer Intern is the overall owner of the solutions' technical design, ensuring we meet our customers’ needs. As an engineering intern, you will work within the engineering team to deliver customer-driven, world-class, leading-edge, end-to-end solutions that rise to the challenges that our customers face.

The team concentrates on the following mission-critical communications technologies at various levels of complexity:

• Public safety grade mobile voice and data networks
• Advanced mobile devices
• Public safety mobile broadband networks and devices
• Software applications for mission critical intelligence
• Integrated command and control: Next Generation 9-1-1 Dispatch Consoles, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
• Intelligence-Led Public Safety: Real time video and data analytics

Typical scope of responsibilities may include the following:

• Customer requirements discovery
• Technology strategy development
• End-to-end system architecture design
• Proposal development
• Internal and external technical presentations
• Equipment and software solution demos, including configuration and testing

The ideal candidate has the following skills and capabilities:​

• General knowledge of IT network and computer architecture
• General knowledge of wireless communications fundamentals and voice/data architectures both public and private (e.g. APCO P25, LTE, 802.11, 4G/5G) - is highly desirable
• A positive attitude with a can-do mentality that enables you to be creative, resourceful and deliver results
• Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to think out of the box and challenge the status quo
• Attention to detail
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with an anticipated graduation date during or after December 2026
• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a necessary security clearance as required by government contract
• Must be able to be in the Linthicum Heights, MD office 3 days per week (Tue, Wed, Thu)

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Target Hourly Base Pay Range: $20.00-$30.00 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• Must currently be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with an anticipated graduation date during or after December 2026

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Intern

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

About Us

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW

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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.

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