Software Engineering Intern for QA

METER Group is seeking a Software or Embedded Engineering Intern to join our development team. The successful candidate will be pursuing a degree in computer science, electrical or computer engineering or a related field at a local university within 50 miles of Pullman, WA. The Engineering Intern will be responsible for creating and executing automated test scripts under the supervision of a senior software engineer. A successful candidate gains valuable work experience while interacting closely with METER's cross-disciplinary development teams to ensure our clients have great experiences with our products.

METER designs and manufactures sensors and products used in agricultural research and environmental sensing applications across the globe. Interns at METER get the opportunity to help solve meaningful problems and write code that is used to test and support actual products. If that sounds appealing to you, we encourage you to apply.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who is available at least 20 hours per week during the school year and is available for full-time hours during school breaks. This position works on-site in our Pullman, WA, offices.

We anticipate filling this position in the salary range of $18 - $23 per hour. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience; the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our offer will be based on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

On your application you will be asked about your favorite hobby. Please start your answer with the word "banana" and then answer the question

Key Responsibilities

• Develop manual and automated tests to implement product test plans and regression testing
• Use Agentic AI Coding tools to accelerate the creation and validation of automated tests
• Work with development teams on the creation and execution of hardware and software product test plans
• Report, and track through resolution, the defects discovered during testing
• Recreate issues reported by clients

Required Qualifications

• Student or recent graduate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, a related engineering field or equivalent job experience
• Experience with Python programming (a coding test will be administered during the interview process)
• Possess deep curiosity, a tenacious nature, and keen problem-solving skills that enables finding satisfaction from repetitive testing tasks
• Strong academic and/or professional references
• Background check results satisfactory to METER
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software version control systems (git)
• Familiarity with scrum or agile development methodologies
• Experience using issue tracking systems such as GitLab, ClickUp, or Jira.
• Experience with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
• Experience using and troubleshooting device communication technologies such as USB, cellular, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi

Work environment Typical office environment with computer workstation. Some travel to client sites may be required.

Physical requirements Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds over short distances as needed. Sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, and other movement consistent with office environments.

To Apply for This Position:

We ask all applicants to apply through our website at Jobs At METER Group. If your interests, qualifications, and experience match any of our openings, please apply for that position so that you are considered immediately. We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive an email response about your application, please check your SPAM folder or reach out to us at recruiting@metergroup.com.