Intern - Software Test Engineer - 2026

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 Software Test Engineer Intern reports to the Software Quality Assurance Manager on the Software Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will be actively involved in supporting exploratory test efforts, development testing, and troubleshooting StreamCaster software, network, and hardware defects.

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

As a Software Test Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience and contribute to the quality assurance of our products by:

• Executing exploratory tests against defect reports, new features, and bug fixes.
• Developing scripts and tools to aid product testing and troubleshooting.
• Participating in release regression testing.
• Leading high priority debugging efforts.
• Adhering and contributing to upholding software usability and quality standards.
• Performing other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• In-progress Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related technical fields.
• Coursework or project experience that demonstrates foundational skills in software development with Python, C/C++, or related languages.
• Demonstrated understanding of software testing practices (unit, integration, system testing) gained through academic projects, internships, or personal work.
• Basic understanding of computer networking concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and troubleshooting technical challenges.
• 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 developing for one or more of Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, or Bare metal environments.
• Experience writing scripts with Bash, Python, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with tools like Wireshark, TCPDump, and Minicom/Putty.
• Familiarity with web browser development tools for inspecting network requests.
• Familiarity with mesh networking.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with electrical or RF instrumentation and design.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.
• Indoor air-conditioned facility.
• Lift equipment, up to 50lbs., for set-up of demonstrations and testing.
• Walking/Moving in the lab.

COMPENSATION: $28.60 - $33.80 / hourly [in-progress Bachelor’s degree]

COMPENSATION: $42.00 / hourly [in-progress Master’s degree]

Basic Requirements

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