Field Service Technician (Beltsville, MD) 2026 Co-Op Program

About the role

The Field Service Technician Co-Op will support the Mid Atlantic Field Service Operations Team located in Beltsville, MD. This role provides a direct, hands-on opportunity to work with skilled, trained technical leaders in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of mission critical field activities and optimizing efficiency by utilizing academic principles gained in educational courses in a dynamic professional setting.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for Networking and/or Radio Frequency.
• Provide technical support on specialized telecommunications systems and public safety product applications.
• Maintain and document complex communications systems.
• Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments.
• Develop solutions to difficult technical problems encountered as part of system maintenance, upgrades or support issues.
• Continuous training in the latest technologies and troubleshooting techniques.

Requirements

• Must be a current student attending a 2 year program or a 4 year program at a college, university, or technical school.
• Preference will be given to Prince George Community College students.
• Actively pursuing a certification in Security+, Network+, CCNA, or NRS1.
• Knowledge of wired communications systems, such as local area networks (LAN) and wide-area networks (WAN).
• Computer network installation, configuration, and maintenance systems to include cabling, routers, switches, firewalls, and bridges.
• R.F. interfaces and systems such as transmitters, receivers, and antenna networks.
• Standard telephony, dedicated data circuits, and packet switching techniques.
• Logging recording systems.

Preferred Candidate Knowledge/Experience

• Experience working with RF Infrastructure Technologies to include Motorola SmartZone, Smartnet, Console Systems, ASTRO Conventional and Trunked equipment is strongly preferred.
• Technical skills in the use of various communications test equipment including: Communication System Analyzers, Ethernet Link test sets, Digital RF Power Meter, Motorola Conventional, SmartNet and MCC Console systems, Secure Operations and ASTRO A7.x - A20.x, Digital systems and installation procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.
• Must possess a current and valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.

Benefits

• Under 10% travel.
• Relocation provided.

Pay

Target Base Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.