Charles River Analytics
Software QA Tester Intern/Co-op (Fall 2026)
Cambridge, MA · Intern · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$20k-$30kDetected 5 days ago
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About the role
- Our team of technological entrepreneurs works together to push to the forefront of enhanced AI, robotics, smart sensing, and human-centered computing.
- The resulting research and development help to continuously advance government programs and discover new possibilities in the commercial marketplace.
Responsibilities
- Author, refine, and maintain test cases, test scripts, and regression test suites
- Identify, reproduce, document, and triage defects using standard defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, GitLab)
- Validate bug fixes and perform regression testing across builds
- Support exploratory testing of novel interaction paradigms (e.g., human-AI teaming, mixed-initiative interfaces)
- Support usability studies and user research sessions (note-taking, participant logistics, data coding)
- Assist with cognitive task analyses, heuristic evaluations, and design walkthroughs
- Contribute to UI/UX design documentation, wireframe reviews, and design system maintenance
- Support preparation of demonstrations, technical briefings, and customer engagements
- Ability to document defects and test results clearly and reproducibly
- Exposure to or interest in human factors, cognitive systems engineering, HCI, or user-centered design
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Human Factors, Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Psychology, or a related discipline
- Familiarity with software development concepts and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Coursework or project experience in software testing, QA methodologies, or test automation
- Programming/development experience, particularly with React and TypeScript (highly valued)
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience with defect tracking tools (Jira, GitLab, Bugzilla) and version control (Git)
Skills
- Our interns/Co-ops work on real projects and cutting-edge technology.
Compensation
- $20 - $30 per hour
- The above projected salary range is an estimate based on the internal job level(s) for which this role is being considered.
- The final salary will be decided after careful evaluation of the individual's work experience, education, and overall qualifications.
Benefits
- Eligible for medical plan enrollment or opt-out incentive
- Charles River Analytics offers an attractive benefits package & intern activities that include, but are not limited to the following:
- Contribute to test coverage metrics and quality reporting
- This range does not include the substantial total rewards, as listed below, that you will also be eligible for as an employee at Charles River Analytics.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Eligible for medical plan enrollment or opt-out incentive
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