LIFE AT PERSISTENT SYSTEMS
Our technology is used everyday by the men and women
who defend our country. Our products keep them connected and safely.
Julia, Programs
Brandon, Sales Engineering
A CULTURE OF ENGINEERS
Our team works every day to bring our groundbreaking technology to the real world. Join us – do important, challenging work and make a difference.
A: We are a mission-focused company. Our culture is defined by a shared passion for solving complex communication challenges for defense and commercial users. It is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where engineering, product, and business teams work closely together to push the boundaries of Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) technology.
A: We invest heavily in our employees’ career trajectories. From day one, you are encouraged to take ownership of projects. We offer tuition reimbursement, access to professional training certifications, and a clear internal mobility path that allows high performers to advance into leadership roles or explore new technical disciplines within the company.
James, Engineering
David, Founder & CTO
CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY
Our Wave Relay® Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET) is cool. MANET is one of the most challenging networking problems in the research community, and scientists all over the world have been exploring it for decades. Self-forming, 100+ Mbps 6W MIMO MANET radios. Streaming video feeds from UAVs. Driving bomb disposal robots.
Broadcasting the Super Bowl. Supporting disaster relief efforts. Keeping our city safe. Helping our country. There are so many exciting things happening every day. All of us can work on many facets of our technology without being stuck on a single one.
A: As a company deeply embedded in the defense sector, we highly value the experience of veterans. A significant portion of our workforce (34%) has military experience, and we actively recruit from the veteran community. We understand the mission because many of us have lived it.
TJ, Sales Engineering
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We build a MANET product that is not only at the forefront of research in the field but also a commercial product that people actually use every day.
Our team is made up of some of the smartest people in the industry who are producing a real product that real people depend on. Our technology makes a difference. You can, too.
A: Our headquarters is located in the historic Starrett-Lehigh Building in West Chelsea. It is a 55,000-square-foot facility designed to support both engineering innovation and community. Beyond state-of-the-art labs and production facilities, the office features open collaborative spaces, “green” initiatives with extensive plant life to improve air quality, and amenities that make coming to work enjoyable—including catered monthly lunches, special team member gatherings, active philanthropy initiatives and “chill-out” areas.
A: We are situated in one of Manhattan’s most vibrant neighborhoods, with easy access to the Hudson, art galleries, the High Line, and great food. The office is accessible via 6 major transit hubs, and we often host social events—like our annual NYC Dinner Cruise—to celebrate our team’s hard work and enjoy the city we call home!!
Steve, Training
Employee TESTIMONIALS
I enjoy working at Persistent because we have a remarkable, people-oriented culture and approach to business both within and outside of the company. Our state-of-the-art innovation speaks for itself; however, the relationships we cultivate with our customers, our partners, our community, and with each other, speak volumes about our core values and vision
BILLY,
Manufacturing Engineer
Joining the Persistent team right out of school, I was immediately tasked with high profile projects that contributed directly to the company’s overall success. Working with some of the most brilliant people in this field, I have had the opportunity to grow not only as a professional, but as a person. At Persistent, there are no limits on growth and I’ve always been encouraged to stretch myself, improve my knowledge, and develop new skills. I look forward to many more years at Persistent.
KAYLA,
Associate Director of Sales Operations
I enjoy working in our software team because everyone works hard towards a common goal: making our products even better. The strong team spirit among our group makes me happy to come to work every morning
LINDA,
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Working for a company that is on the cutting edge of the networking industry is one of the most exciting and rewarding opportunities I’ve had in my life. I am always meeting new people, integrating innovative technologies, and learning new things to further my professional development as an engineer.
PATRICK J.,
Principal Field Application Engineer
Working at Persistent is an opportunity to create amazing technology alongside amazing people while positively impacting the lives of our customers. The work is intense, and, when you’re pushing the envelope, you’re bound to get paper cuts. However, at the end of the day it feels great to be able to redefine what’s possible.
ELDAR,
Director of Hardware Design Engineering
As an Applications Engineer, I love the dynamic and real-world nature of my job: testing radios along Fifth Avenue at the base of the Empire State Building, training the most elite military units in the world, and traveling to support customer integrations that include robotics, broadcast media, agriculture, drones, IoT, and defense. I came to Persistent Systems with a narrow focus on intelligence operations, but, in just a few years, I have broadened my technical expertise and expanded my access to new and exciting opportunities in Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET).
BR,
Senior Vice President, Field Technical Services & Support
As a senior Embedded Software Engineer, I felt it necessary to work in a challenging environment where my contributions have an impact on commercial products that leverage advanced technology. Persistent provided me the opportunity to be on a team with a talented group of scientists and engineers to develop our revolutionary Wave Relay algorithms and radio platforms. In over 4 years with the company, the flexible and dynamic work environment has allowed me to support several different layers of the software stack and regularly collaborate with the founders of the company to maintain the direction and spirit of our product.
JOHN,
VP Embedded Software Engineering
As a Mechanical Engineer working at Persistent, I have the opportunity to work with smart coworkers who have quick responses and high energy daily. There are always challenges, and it’s rewarding to design new products that are smaller in size, friendly to use, and cost effective. The day goes by fast. By working closely with customers and end users during design stages, I have been able to incorporate their feedback and suggestions prior to releasing products into production. The sense of community provided by events such as team lunches brings different groups of employees together and makes us feel like a family here.
PATRICK C.,
Principal Mechanical Designer
READY TO JOIN PERSISTENT SYSTEMS?
If you have the skills and the passion, Persistent Systems is your destination.
