What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Mechanical Engineer - 2026 position at Motorola Solutions?
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.
Department Overview
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 – Mechanical Engineer reports to the Team Lead, Mechanical Design on the Hardware Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will learn and participate in the development and testing of Silvus products. This role will also contribute to implementing novel design solutions to overcome challenges that come with compact devices.
This internship is full-time, fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West LA.
Role, Responsibilities, And Learning Outcomes
CA Pay Range: $42.00 / hourly [in-progress Master’s degree]
CA Pay Range: $55.60 / hourly [in-progress PhD degree]
Basic 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.
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.
Department Overview
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 – Mechanical Engineer reports to the Team Lead, Mechanical Design on the Hardware Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will learn and participate in the development and testing of Silvus products. This role will also contribute to implementing novel design solutions to overcome challenges that come with compact devices.
This internship is full-time, fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West LA.
Role, Responsibilities, And Learning Outcomes
- R&D and design for packing electronic devices.
- Perform hands-on trouble shooting and failure analysis of electromechanical assemblies.
- Define and execute First Article Acceptance Test Plans and Design Verification Tests for new hardware.
- Analyze and test product thermal behavior to ensure proper functionality.
- Opportunities to further engage, learn, and develop skills as projects progress
- In-progress Bachelor's degree or in-progress graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other related technical fields.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting technical challenges.
- Must be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen) due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug testing.
- Experience prototyping (e.g., 3D printing, CNC machining) to accelerate design validation.
- Familiarity with FEA modeling and thermal analysis using simulation tools.
- Office environment.
- Indoor air-conditioned facility.
- Lift equipment, up to 50lbs., for set-up of demonstrations and testing.
- Walking/Moving in the lab.
CA Pay Range: $42.00 / hourly [in-progress Master’s degree]
CA Pay Range: $55.60 / hourly [in-progress PhD degree]
Basic Requirements
- In-progress Bachelor's degree or in-progress graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other related technical fields.
- Must be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen) due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug testing.
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.
Salary : $29 - $56