Systems Engineer Intern (Summer 26')

The Elevator Pitch 

Do you love solving puzzles, writing data analytics algorithms and solving problems in the larger context of a complete system?

The Systems Engineering intern joins a cross-functional team thereby gaining exposure to software, manufacturing and electrical engineering concepts while taking a wholistic perspective of the Express scanner operation. This internship project concentrates on the magnetic field (Hf) data at the heart of Express, and the Runtime Diagnostics (RTD) tests that monitor Hf data health continuously in real-time. Whether the root cause is internal or external, we want Express to self-report problems before the customer makes a service call.

At Evolv, the Systems Engineering team is responsible for issues that escalate to R&D from the field. We identify systemic root causes and drive hardware and software quality improvements. In so doing, we help make sure Evolv has the tools, analytics and diagnostics required to support Express to exceed customers’ expectations. Adding to and improving the RTD test suite is a key part of this mission.

This internship is a 10-week program: June 8th – August 14th

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the 10 weeks you will work toward completing?

The System Engineering intern will create an important improvement to the suite of the RTD tests based on the state of the RTD tests in June 2026. Examples of problems detected by existing RTD tests are: magnet field (Hf) interference, faulty sensor components and errors in the data signal chain. Because Evolv is continuously improving the quality and sophistication of the RTD test suite, project specifics will be determined closer to the start, however the project will align with one or more of the following themes:

• Implement new algorithms (tests) to detect errors in the magnetic field data
• Improve or rewrite existing test(s)
• Extract and analyze statistics from data uploaded to S3 when RTD tests fail, to better understand and improve test limits
• Identify error/warning trends over time, for example warnings that repeat at some rate over days or months

In the first 2 weeks, you will: 

• Become an integrated member of the team and participate in all regular meetings
• Complete a deep dive training on Express as a system 
• Come up to speed on RTD and co-define the tests and improvements to be completed
• Begin implementation

In weeks 3-8, you will:

• Collect data to support test development
• Finish implementing end-to-end RTD tests and/or test framework(s)
• Develop unit test case(s)

In weeks 9-10, you will: 

• Prove efficacy of test(s)
• Do a final presentation describing your work

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

Perhaps the most important qualities of a successful systems engineering intern are: creativity, initiative, curiosity and enthusiasm. We look for students who can see the big picture and suggest solutions not just to the stated task but also to the underlying problem that needs to be solved. Tests may leverage FFTs, machine learning or other classification techniques depending on the test. The emphasis is on software and data analytics, but some understanding of the hardware that generates the data is also helpful.

One or more of the following skills will be important for the Systems Engineering RTD project:

• Matlab
• C++
• Python
• AWS services (S3, lambda and others)

This internship can be tailored to the skillset and interests of the successful candidate; mentorship will be offered accordingly.

• Preferred majors: Computer Science, Data Science or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with analytics, machine learning, data analysis, pattern recognition
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills - for example, prior work with robotics

What is the leadership like for this role?

You will be joining the Systems Engineering team, reporting to the Systems Engineering team manager. You will also work alongside a technical mentor who will guide your day-to-day work. This is a great opportunity to see how a product depends on the integration of work across multiple disciplines. 

Where is the role located? 

The location of this role is based onsite in Waltham, MA 5 days per week. Your manager may grant you approval to work remotely up to 2 days per week. Relocation assistance is not offered for this role.

Compensation and Transparency Statement

The base salary range for this full-time position is $20- $27/hr. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.

During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:

·      The specific hourly rate range

·      Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.

Values:

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're 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.

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at [email protected].

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