Intern - Software Test Engineer (Summer 2026)

Persistent Systems, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Software Test Engineer Intern in New York City. The role involves testing software for Wave Relay® products, including regression testing and process improvement. Candidates must pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and have scripting knowledge for test automation. Preferred skills include SQL proficiency and Cisco network experience. The position offers $25–$30 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be working towards a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience with process improvement and enhancing data quality.
• Experience generating test plans and reports.

Responsibilities

• Test software development and equipment for the Wave Relay® system.
• Support engineering activities, including travel to customer sites.
• Integrate systems and components with the Wave Relay® system.

Skills

Software testing

Regression testing

Process improvement

SQL proficiency

Wireless communication knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Cisco networking

Job description

Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is seeking a Software Test Engineer Intern who will be responsible for software testing for our Wave Relay® products. This includes providing special analysis required for initial software testing, quality assurance, and regression testing. The Software Test Engineer Intern will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet customer and management requirements, as well as Persistent Systems’ quality standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Testing the software development and equipment for the Wave Relay® system
• Development and implementation if a wide range of low-level software, hardware development, and testing of application software (including device drivers, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, and other low-level programming activities)
• Supporting in-house and in-the-field engineering activities including travel to customer sites
• Integrating other systems, sensors, and components with the Wave Relay® system
• Writing technical proposals

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be working towards Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience participating in software test requirements
• Experience with process improvement, including driving and enhancing data and process quality
• Experience building software test plans including regression, functional, performance, and stress testing
• Experience generating procedure, test plans, and test result reports
• Experience writing scripts to automate tests
• Experience with building test platforms, fixed and variable, in order to facilitate repeatable, efficient software test life
• Knowledge of wireless communication and networking systems
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance or already have one

Preferred Qualifications

• Database experience including proficiency at writing and executing SQL database queries
• Experience with Cisco and enterprise networking
• ISO9001:2008 quality system experience

The base pay for this role can vary from $25 to $30 an hour based on individual qualifications.

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.