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Intern - Software Test Engineer - 2026 at Motorola… · Los…
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeLos Angeles, CA$59k–$70k/yr
Skills
pythonc/c++software testing practicescomputer networking conceptstroubleshooting
Job Description
Summary: Motorola Solutions is a global community focused on safety and security technologies. The Software Test Engineer Intern will support exploratory testing, development testing, and troubleshooting of software and hardware defects, gaining hands-on experience in quality assurance.
Responsibilities:
- 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 Qualifications:
- 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
Required Skills: Python, C/C++, Software testing practices, Computer networking concepts, Troubleshooting
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026