Software Engineering Intern

Summer Internship Program

Workplace and Program Conditions

• This is an onsite program.
• Interns may work in an office and R&D environment, with occasional lab and field-test work.
• Students willing to relocate may be eligible for a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend depending on team and location.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with writing and testing embedded software for autopilots, sensors, radios, and other onboard components.
• Help implement C/C++ software for real-time and bare-metal systems on microcontrollers and embedded platforms.
• Support software-hardware integration and debugging with lab tools.
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Participate in peer reviews, documentation, and configuration management.
• Contribute to lab and field testing of embedded systems.
• Assist with prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrations.

Required Qualifications

• Be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Have basic knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers.
• Demonstrate analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Meet applicable ITAR/EAR access eligibility requirements or be eligible for export-license approval.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with STM32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar microcontroller platforms is preferred.
• Familiarity with FreeRTOS or Zephyr RTOS environments is preferred.
• Exposure to Linux-based or embedded Linux development is preferred.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or multimeters is preferred.
• Interest in aerospace, robotics, or autonomous systems is preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and paid holiday shutdown.

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