Summer 2026

Systems Engineer Co-op

Posted on 5/21/2026

Motorola

Motorola

10,001+ employees

Public-safety communications devices and command-center software

Compensation Overview

CA$18.27 - CA$30.29/hr

Vancouver, BC, Canada

In Person

Category
Hardware Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Agile
JIRA
Requirements
  • Enrollment in an accredited university program
Responsibilities
  • Continually improve the quality of Avigilon’s software and hardware products through the creation, execution, and maintenance of comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts
  • Ensure that we produce the highest quality, easiest to use products in the surveillance industry
  • Interact regularly with support, development, and product management teams to solve challenging problems
  • Participate in an Agile Development environment and contribute to a continual improvement process
  • Report defects using JIRA
  • Measure and report on the performance of various components of our system. Items like graphics, network, memory, IO, disk, etc.
  • Identify and make recommendations to remove performance bottlenecks
  • Assist in making performance vs cost trade-offs.
  • Verify resolution of defects and support issues
  • Setup and maintain complex test environments
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of video file formats and concepts
  • General computer knowledge of items like: RAID, BIOS, PCIe, etc.
  • Prior experience installing and configuring computer and network equipment
  • Knowledge of client/server architectures
  • Some understanding of C#, C++, Python, Windows, IP Networking would be an asset

Motorola Solutions focuses on mission-critical communications for first responders and enterprises. Its offerings combine rugged voice radios, body cameras, and an integrated command-center platform with video security, access control, cloud-based 911, and AI-powered analytics. The product ecosystem works as an end-to-end system: field devices capture voice, video, and data, which feed into a central command-and-control software for dispatch, situational awareness, and secure storage, enabling coordinated responses across teams. The company differentiates itself by building a connected, software-enabled ecosystem built around reliability and scale for public safety, backed by strategic acquisitions (like Avigilon) to integrate hardware, video, and analytics into one platform. Its goal is to provide a trusted, seamless flow of intelligent data across voice, video, and data to keep first responders and critical operations connected in high-stakes moments.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Software and Services grew 18% in Q1 2026, led by Command Center and Video.
  • Record Q1 backlog of $15.7 billion provides strong visibility into 2026 revenue.
  • The Bell Canada LMR deal and Silvus expansion deepen recurring services and tactical networking.

What critics are saying

  • Q1 2026 operating margin fell to 19.3% from 23% amid supply-chain inflation.
  • T-Mobile and Starlink satellite connectivity weaken Motorola's first-responder network lock-in.
  • Any CommandCentral or AI call-handling failure could trigger procurement freezes across public safety agencies.

What makes Motorola unique

  • Motorola Solutions sells mission-critical communications, video security, and command-center software.
  • Its 2011 split from Motorola kept public safety and enterprise security as the core business.
  • Greg Brown built an integrated ecosystem through acquisitions like Avigilon and Silvus.

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Company News

Business Wire
Apr 9th, 2026
Motorola Solutions acquires Hyper to deploy AI agents for 911 call handling and emergency response

Motorola Solutions has acquired HyperYou, a conversational AI company that handles non-emergency calls for 911 centres, and plans to introduce new AI agents to accelerate emergency response. The acquisition expands Motorola's agentic AI capabilities across its Command Center portfolio and Assist platform. Hyper's technology addresses a critical staffing shortage, with many US public safety answering points operating at just 75% capacity whilst non-emergency calls represent over two-thirds of total volume. The AI can autonomously manage routine calls and recognise when situations escalate, redirecting to human operators when needed. Motorola also plans to roll out additional Assist Agents that will provide real-time language translation and guide call handlers through complex emergencies. The company emphasises human supervision remains central, with AI taking autonomous action only within pre-determined parameters. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

Business Wire
Apr 7th, 2026
Motorola Solutions and T-Mobile bring satellite connectivity to first responder radios with AI assistant

Motorola Solutions and T-Mobile have partnered to bring satellite connectivity to Motorola Solutions' APX NEXT smart radios for first responders. The radios will leverage T-Mobile's T-Priority service for enhanced capacity and speeds, plus T-Satellite with Starlink's low earth orbit network for extended connectivity in remote areas. The integration extends Motorola Solutions' mission-critical AI capabilities, including Assist and SVX, a body-worn AI assistant and camera, enabling hands-free communications even in isolated locations. T-Mobile's T-Satellite covers half a million square miles of the US unreachable by traditional cellular towers, whilst T-Priority provides up to five times greater network priority. Motorola Solutions has deployed over 13,000 two-way radio networks globally and 500 broadband push-to-talk systems with 1.3 million users worldwide.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 27th, 2026
Motorola Solutions shares drop 2.8% as US-Iran tensions push oil above $100

Motorola Solutions shares fell 2.8% as escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel, rattling investor confidence. Major indices declined significantly, with Brent crude oil's rise acting as a tax on the global economy by increasing costs for businesses and consumers. The University of Michigan's consumer survey fell to a three-month low, with year-ahead inflation expectations jumping to 3.8%. Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin noted that the "fog of war" has deepened economic uncertainty, and historically, such oil price shocks coincide with recessions. Motorola Solutions' shares have shown limited volatility, with only five moves greater than 5% over the past year. The stock is up 15.2% year-to-date but trading 10.5% below its 52-week high of $490.30.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 27th, 2026
CoreCivic beats estimates by 6% with 26% revenue growth in Q4, leads safety & security stocks

Six safety and security services stocks reported strong Q4 results, with revenues beating analyst consensus estimates by 2.8%, though the sector has declined 4.7% on average since earnings. Motorola Solutions posted revenues of $3.38 billion, up 12.3% year on year, exceeding expectations by 1.1%. The company beat both earnings per share and revenue estimates. Its stock has risen 7.2% since reporting and currently trades at $451.55. CoreCivic delivered the strongest performance among peers, reporting revenues of $604 million, up 26% year on year and beating expectations by 6%. The company achieved the biggest analyst estimate beat and fastest revenue growth in the group. Its shares are up 7% since reporting and trade at $19.79.

Business Wire
Mar 23rd, 2026
Motorola Solutions unveils AI-powered security platform with agentic response at ISC West 2026

Motorola Solutions is presenting expanded enterprise security solutions at ISC West 2026, positioning physical security technology as a real-time operational intelligence layer. The company is showcasing AI-powered systems tailored for healthcare, retail, government and education sectors. Key features include "Operator", which bridges detection and action by unifying video, access and sensor data into automated incident response. The platform introduces Visual Alerts capabilities, Assist Chat for AI-driven queries, and Blue Eye remote monitoring providing 24/7 virtual guard services. New hardware includes the Avigilon H6A Dual Head camera, Avigilon Intercom Touch combining camera and access control, and the H6A PanoPTZ offering 360-degree coverage with AI-driven tracking. The solutions span hybrid on-premise and cloud systems, enabling automated threat detection and response across enterprise environments.