Intern - Embedded Software Engineer (Fall 2026)

Job Description

Job Description \& Responsibilities
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Persistent Systems is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer Intern for the Fall of 2026 to assist in the development and implementation of a wide range of networking software for our industry-leading Wave Relay® products. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of senior engineers to develop technology that enables our customers to solve their most difficult networking problems. To excel in this internship, you should have experience developing software in C/C for Linux systems, an interest in embedded systems development, and an eagerness to solve challenging problems.

**Position Responsibilities**

* 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
* Support in-house engineering activities
* Assisting in the integration of other systems, sensors, and components with the Wave Relay® system
* Assisting with writing technical proposals

Job Qualifications \& Experience
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**Minimum Qualifications**

* Must be working toward a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related
* 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 a United States security clearance

**Preferred Qualifications**

* 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.

This posting will be accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Company Overview
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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.