Android Platform Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

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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 The Experience Design and Research (EDR) team is a cross-functional group focused on Human Centered Design and Research that fuels the next generation of experiences and solutions for our mission-critical customers and users. The team consists of Industrial Designers, UI/UX, Service Designers, and Researchers who design for diverse and challenging Professional-grade markets. Police, Fire, and Commercial user groups all have very distinct and tangible design problems; whether it’s the dirt, grime, and high noise of industrial environments, gloves and turnout gear for fire, or managing intense cognitive loads during police action. Our team is exploring, testing, and designing for emerging technologies and integrations that will define the next generation of commercial and public solutions. Your designs will help us solve for safer workplaces and communities. Job Description The Opportunity We are looking for an Industrial Designer who thrives where high-stakes utility meets human-centered innovation. In this role, you won't just be making "products"; you will be designing mission-critical hardware for extreme environments. You will join a multidisciplinary powerhouse of cognitive scientists, human factors engineers, and interaction designers to transform ambiguity into life-saving clarity. About You You are a purposeful innovator. You don't just design for aesthetics; you design for the safety and efficiency of global users in high-pressure situations. You thrive in the "Gray Area." You seek out complex challenges and use design thinking to distill them into meaningful, intuitive hardware experiences. You are a collaborative advocate. You possess the interpersonal skills to defend user-driven design principles while working seamlessly across global engineering and marketing teams. You embrace the future. You see AI and emerging tech not as tools to replace craft, but as co-pilots that accelerate your ability to visualize and solve problems. What You’ll Do Concept to Reality: Create world-class hardware designs in a fast-paced environment, moving from "the real problem" to high-fidelity solutions. Cross-Functional Integration: Partner with behavioral scientists and engineers to ensure designs are grounded in user requirements and technical feasibility. Evidence-Based Design: Use research data and use cases to judge concept effectiveness, ensuring every curve and button serves a functional purpose. Next-Gen Workflow: Leverage AI as a creative partner for rapid brainstorming, ideation, and visual storytelling—using it to accelerate the path from a blank page to a compelling narrative. Storytelling: Communicate the "why" behind the "what" using animations, videos, and presentations to highlight the user journey. Technical Skills & Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a closely related field is required. Experience: 0–3 years of professional experience. Software Mastery: 2D: High-level proficiency in sketching and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator). 3D: Expert-level skills in SolidWorks, Creo/Pro-E, or similar parametric CAD software. Motion: Competency in Adobe After Effects or similar tools for storytelling and product visualization. AI Fluency: Demonstrated experience with (or a strong appetite for) AI-powered design and visualization tools to enhance output and efficiency. Portfolio: A compelling portfolio showcasing both academic and professional work, emphasizing hardware development, process thinking, and finished executions. Target Base Salary Range: $70,000 USD - $80,000 USD Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Note: Candidate must be in the Plantation, FL office two days per week. #LI-MP2 #LI-HYBRD Basic Requirements Bachelors degree with 0+ years of industrial engineering experience Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S. Benefits include: Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K with Company Match 10 Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off Packages Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental & Family Leave and more! 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.