Intern Radio Frequency (RF) Test and Circuit Design Engineer 2026
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 28 - 33
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were 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 thats 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-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 Bachelors degree or in-progress Masters 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 Bachelors degree
CA Pay Range: $42.00 / hourly in-progress Masters degree
Basic Requirements
- In-progress Bachelors degree or in-progress Masters 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 Requirements
10-25%
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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.
Were 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 thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- System Design
- C/C++
- Computer Networking
- LabView
- PCB
- 5G
- Sensors
- Signal Processing
- 3G
- Matlab
- 4G/LTE
About Company
Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more
