Software Engineer - Persistent Systems

Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is seeking a Software Test Engineer 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 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in functional automated testing
• 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

• 3+ years of experience in software development using one or more of C/C++, Python, Shell Script, or similar programming languages
• Database experience including proficiency at writing and executing SQL database queries
• Experience with Cisco and enterprise networking

The total compensation for this role can vary from $110,000 to $130,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.

Company Overview

Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. The company’s industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.