2026 Summer Embedded SW Engineering Intern

Motorola Solutions is a global community focused on enhancing public safety through innovative technologies. The internship offers software engineering students the chance to gain real-world development experience on projects involving Software Defined Radios and custom RF communication systems, participating in a full product development lifecycle. Responsibilities You will be involved in the development of software for one or more projects involving our Software Defined Radio (SDR) or custom RF communication system You will be part of a small (1-6 person), multi-disciplinary team that has full responsibility for product development from requirements gathering to final product delivery You may be involved in all areas of development (i.e. requirements analysis, high and low level design, coding, documentation, and testing and validation) You will have the opportunity to learn the department’s software process during all development activities You must possess knowledge in (or an interest in) microprocessor-based hardware design Your tasks will often involve hands-on interaction with product hardware for developing and debugging You will present status of your progress to other team members and to management Skills Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related engineering degree Candidate graduation date must occur between December 2026 and June 2028 Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract You should be skilled in C, C++, or Java Strong preference will be given to candidates also familiar with working in a Linux development environment GIT skills are also a plus You must possess knowledge in (or an interest in) microprocessor-based hardware design Excellent verbal and written communication skills are important Candidates with an active security clearance are encouraged to apply Ideal candidates have experience working with communications protocols, operating system internals, Linux and/or Android development, or driver development In this position, you will need a willingness to learn one or more wireless communication standards (e.g., GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE) Company Overview Motorola Solutions creates mission-critical communication solutions and services for public safety and commercial customers. It was founded in 1928, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is