Intern - Embedded Software, System, and Test Engineer

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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. 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.

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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.



Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

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’ Irvine office in the heart of Irvine near the vibrant Irvine Spectrum.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential functions of this internship opportunity.

ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Embedded firmware development, implementation, testing, and debugging for Silvus StreamCaster radios.

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• Development of firmware testing environments and scripts.
• Opportunities to further engage, learn, and develop skills as projects progress.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGA’s and ARM processor cores.
• Working knowledge of wireless communications and networking protocols.

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• Understanding of communication systems and signal processing algorithms, including areas such as channel estimation, beamforming, etc.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Indoor air-conditioned facility.
• Some outdoor fieldwork.
• Lift equipment, up to 50 lbs. for the setup of demonstration and testing.
• Walking/Moving in the lab.
  
  

CA Pay Range: $28.60 - $33.80 / hourly [in-progress Bachelor’s degree]

CA Pay Range: $42.00 / hourly [in-progress graduate degree]



Basic Requirements

• In-progress Bachelor's degree or preferably in-progress graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other related technical fields.
  
  

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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.



Travel Requirements

None



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.