Intern - Embedded Software Engineer (Summer 2026)

Job Description & Responsibilities

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. 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

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.

Company Overview

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.