Software Engineering Co-Op- Spring 2027

DEKA Research & Development; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research and Development, located in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Software Engineering Co-Op for a 6+ month Spring semester rotation starting January 2027. The role offers exposure to test automation, embedded software, and hands-on troubleshooting within a dynamic R&D environment.

Applicants must be full-time students 18+ years old, enrolled in undergrad CS/SE programs, and willing to contribute in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent program.
• Completed at least one year of programming course(s).
• Must be a self-starter eager to contribute in a team environment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Improve automated testing through investigation and code debugging
• Perform verification and validation activities using automated software testing and test fixtures
• Use software engineering knowledge to solve issues found in embedded and test software
• Support development of software
• Learn about software processes and utilization of development tools

Skills

C++

Python

Swift

Kotlin

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Undergraduate Computer Science/Software Engineering

One year programming coursework completed

Job description

DEKA Research and Development, housed in Manchester, NH, has an exciting opportunity for an Software Engineering Co-Op to work in a dynamic Research and Development environment. This position will give exposure to several different aspects of software development including test automation, hands on trouble shooting, implementation based on software requirements and working on a medical product that directly improves user’s lives.

DEKA offers Co-Ops for full time students* (must be at least 18 years of age). This position is for a 6+ month rotation for the Spring semester starting in January 2027.

How you will make an impact as a Software Engineering Co-Op:

• Improve automated testing through investigation and code debugging
• Perform verification and validation activities using automated software testing and test fixtures
• Use software engineering knowledge to solve issues found in embedded and test software
• Support development of software
• Learn about software processes and utilization of development tools

To be successful in this role you need the following skills and experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent program
• C++ programming experience a plus
• Python programming experience a plus
• Swift programming experience a plus
• Kotlin programming experience a plus
• Have successfully completed at least one year of programming course(s)
• Must be a self-starter eager to contribute in a team environment
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detail oriented

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.

*Applicants should be aware that short-term housing options in Manchester, NH are limited and that DEKA is not able to assist financially with housing at this time.

Public transportation is available and routes/schedules can be found by visiting the Manchester Transit Authority website, www.mtabus.org.

Please be aware that we try to make sure that our internship opportunities are well defined and will provide a unique experience. We understand that most candidates would like to know if they have a placement as soon as possible, but at DEKA it takes more time than other companies as we review every application that is submitted. We will try to let you know as soon as we can.

*A full time student is defined as being enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an undergraduate program, or a minimum of 9 credits per semester for a graduate program.