SQA Intern (Summer 26')

Internship Title: SQA Automation Intern

The Elevator Pitch

Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and building automation that makes testing smarter faster and more reliable Are you interested in working on real-world AI and machine learning systems that operate in safety-critical environments

Evolv is seeking an SQA Automation Intern to join our Software Quality Assurance this 10-week internship youll design and build embedded hardware and Python-based automation tools that directly support functional and stress testing of Evolvs Express weapons detection system. Youll work across the full engineering lifecyclefrom requirements gathering and design to implementation CI/CD integration and final presentationwhile collaborating closely with Quality Software Hardware and Systems Engineering teams.

This role offers hands-on ownership of a production-impacting automation solution and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Evolvs mission of making public spaces safer.

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes will you work toward completing:

Within Weeks 1-2: Onboarding & Foundations

• Kick off the project by meeting with the SQA team to understand goals scope and success criteria
• Learn about Evolvs mission products and engineering culture
• Become familiar with the Express weapons detection system and its quality requirements
• Ramp up on existing test tools automation frameworks and hardware capabilities
• Collect document and review requirements for a next-generation automated test tool
• Understand current testing challenges and quality objectives

Within Weeks 3-8: Build & Iterate

• Develop hardware and software design specifications for the automation solution
• Identify technical constraints and refine the platform and architecture for implementation
• Document integration details interfaces and dependencies
• Implement services on an embedded platform (e.g. Raspberry Pi or similar)
• Build and test a functional prototype with core features
• Integrate the solution into Evolvs CI/CD pipelines and test automation harnesses
• Collaborate closely with Quality Software Hardware and Systems Engineering teams
• Iterate on the solution based on testing results and feedback

By Weeks 9-10: Deliver & Present

• Debug and resolve defects; validate the solution against documented requirements
• Finalize package and deploy a production-ready automated test solution
• Check final code into CI/CD and complete supporting documentation in Confluence
• Actively contribute to quality validation of production software releases
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation (PowerPoint Confluence) to a cross-functional engineering audience showcasing design decisions implementation and usage examples
• Reflect on learnings and gain clarity on career interests within QA automation and engineering

By the end of this internship you will have:

• Delivered a fully integrated automation tool used for system and stress testing
• Built confidence working across hardware software and embedded systems
• Gained hands-on experience integrating tools into CI/CD and automation pipelines
• Strengthened your ability to communicate technical work to a professional engineering audience

The Work: What Will You Do

Youll work closely with the SQA team on hands-on technical and collaborative assignments including:

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance automated test solutions using Python C/C and related technologies
• Work with AWS services databases and test infrastructure to support automation workflows
• Navigate and contribute to an existing automation codebase and test hardware environment
• Collect requirements prototype solutions and validate functionality through testing
• Package and deliver a production-ready automated test harness (hardware software)

Team Engagement & Collaboration

• Participate actively in team meetings and technical discussions
• Build strong working relationships across QA and Engineering teams
• Progress from onboarding contributor to recognized SQA automation team member

What We Look for in Applicants

We read every application. To be considered you should:

• Be pursuing a degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Have experience or coursework involving Python C/C or automation development
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about how systems work
• Be comfortable learning new tools codebases and technical concepts
• Work well both independently and collaboratively

Bonus points for:

• Experience with test automation frameworks embedded systems or hardware-software integration
• Familiarity with AWS databases or CI/CD pipelines
• Interest in AI/ML systems real-time systems or quality engineering

What is the leadership like for this role What is the structure and culture of the team

You will be joining the SQA team and reporting to the Director of SQA. The team culture is one based on building trust collaboration on-going development through kindness authenticity courage drive and fun!

Where is the role located

The location of thisrole is based in Waltham MA with some flexibility commuting outside peak traffic hours and occasional (rare) remote work with managers do not provide relocation assistance.

What is the pay range

The hourly pay range for this internship position is $20-$27 an hour. Our pay ranges are determined by your current level of education.

Values:

At Evolv were on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So were looking for future teammates who embody our values people who:

• Do the right thing always;
• Put people first;
• Own it;
• Win together; and continue to
• Be bold stay curious.

Evolv Technology (Evolv) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace and all employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression veteran status or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Required Experience:

Intern