Intern - Radio Frequency (RF) Test and Circuit Design 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 OverviewSilvus 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-RF Test and Circuit Design Engineer reports to the Senior RF Engineer on the Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will learn and support the design, simulation, testing, and characterization of RF circuits and systems. This internship offers hands-on experience working with real-world RF hardware, laboratory instrumentations, and design tolls in a collaborative engineering environment.

This internship is full-time, fully onsite, Monday through Friday, at our office located in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA.

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

ROLE, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Assist in the design and analysis of RF and microwave circuits (e.g., amplifiers, filters, matching networks).
• Support schematic capture, simulation, and layout using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Perform RF measurements and characterization using laboratory equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Develop and execute test plans, document results and present findings to the engineering team.
• Assist with PCB bring-up, debugging, and troubleshooting on RF hardware.
• Contribute to design reviews and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, hardware, and test engineering.
• Receive mentorship from experienced RF engineers.
• Learn practical skills directly applicable to a career in RF, wireless, or hardware engineering.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• In-progress Bachelor’s degree or in-progress Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Coursework in RF/microwave engineering, analog circuits, or electromagnetics.
• Basic understanding of RF concepts such as S-parameters, impedance matching, gain, noise, and linearity.
• Familiarity with laboratory measurement techniques and instrumentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• 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 RF simulation tools (e.g., ADS, Microwave Office, HFSS, CST).
• Exposure to PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, KiCad).
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for data analysis and automation.
• Prior internship, lab, or project experience involving RF or high-frequency circuits.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Hands-on experience designing and testing RF hardware in a professional engineering environment.
• Exposure to the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept through validation.
• Mentorship from experienced RF engineers.
• Practical skills directly applicable to a career in RF, wireless, or hardware engineering.

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

CA Pay Range: $42.00 / hourly [in-progress Master’s degree]

Basic Requirements

• In-progress Bachelor’s degree or in-progress Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 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 Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeIntern

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.

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