Intern - Embedded Software Engineer; Summer

Job Description

Persistent Systems is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer Intern for the summer of 2026 to assist in the development and implementation of a wide range of networking software for our industry‑leading Wave Relay® products. The internship provides an opportunity to work alongside senior engineers to develop technology that enables customers to solve networking problems. Candidates should have experience developing software in C/C++ for Linux systems, an interest in embedded systems, and an eagerness to solve challenging problems.

• Assisting in the development and implementation of a wide range of low‑level embedded software
• Assisting with hardware development
• Assisting with the development of application software running on the Wave Relay® network, which may include device drivers, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded platforms, and other low‑level programming activities
• Supporting in‑house engineering activities
• Assisting in the integration of other systems, sensors, and components with the Wave Relay® system
• Assisting with writing technical proposals

• Must be working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience developing software in C/C++ for Linux systems
• Experience with embedded systems (coursework, projects, internships, etc.)
• Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain one

• Experience with Linux kernel and kernel module development
• Knowledge of mobile ad hoc networking (MANET)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent problem‑solving skills

Pay for this role will vary from $25 to $30 an hour based on the selected individual's experience.

Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry‑leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network.

Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.