Job Description

The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra’s solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect life.

The Software Engineering Intern will be assigned to a functional Team Manager and an internship mentor. Work performed will be hands on, may contribute to a project, but does not directly impact the outcome.

At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will have a clear understanding of how their studies directly contribute to their course of study and/or the medical device industry.

This is a part-time summer internship position, working with the Software Engineering Team at Kestra.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Project: A defined project will be assigned for completion over the internship term. Responsibilities will include creating a plan/schedule, completing basic research into our system, developing, and working with software/testing. The outputs will include a detailed report and presentation. A project mentor will be assigned to help provide guidance and conduct regular check-in meetings (1:1’s).
• Test support: Support for software testing may be included as time allows.
• Project Report: A DHF Report will be released in Arena documenting results.
• Project Presentation: At internship end, the internship project results and findings will be presented to the engineering team and executives.

COMPETENCIES

• Passion: Contagious excitement about the company – sense of urgency. Commitment to continuous improvement.

• Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards.

• Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service.

• Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution.

• Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking.

• Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind.

• Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one’s own emotions and is able to influence others. A critical skill for pressure situations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Required:

• 2nd year or higher undergraduate in Software Engineering degree
• Working knowledge of C++ and/or Python
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred:

• 3rd year or higher undergraduate in Software Engineering degree
• Experience with Software Test and equipment
• Knowledgeable in Machine Learning
• Experience with Linux Operating System
• Experience with board bringup

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor open office environment
• Minimal noise volume typical to an office environment
• Extended/overtime hours when needed
• Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment, post-offer.

INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past 6 months
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment with Kestra Medical Technologies
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must provide own transportation to/from work
• Must successful complete and pass a criminal and employment background screening that meets the allowable FDA requirements and is in accordance with EEOC rules and regulations
• Must successfully pass a pre-internship drug screen

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage
• Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent computers use
• Frequent phone and other business machine use
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds

TRAVEL

• Occasional travel, domestic and international, may be required, less than 10%

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

PROGRAM LENGTH

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 - August/September 2025. Interns must be available to work for the duration of the internship.

Benefits

Pay equity is an important part of Kestra’s Culture. Our compensation ranges are guided by national and local salary surveys and take into consideration experience level and internal equity. Each role is benchmarked based on the job description provided. If your qualifications and/or experience level are outside of the posted position, we encourage you to apply as we are growing fast and roles that are coming soon may not be posted.

Pay: $25.00/hour

Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare.  Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.

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