Summer 2027 Intern - Embedded Firmware - 5810

Description

The company is a venture-backed defense technology firm with offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, and its technology supports operations worldwide.

The company is a high-growth tech firm that has reached unicorn valuation and is still scaling quickly.

The Embedded Software team builds avionics software for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), bringing together hardware, operating systems, and applications.

The team works with customer programs and with electrical, guidance, navigation and controls, systems, test, and Autonomy AI engineers to combine modern aerospace sensors, advanced UAV avionics, and AI applications.

This summer internship is for students finishing a Fall or Spring term. Interns work on a real project with hands-on mentorship, and there may be a job offer at the end.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality C/C++ code.
• Take part in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Integrate software from firmware, software test and verification, Autonomy AI, and Ground Control Stations (GCS).
• Build software that connects to modern avionics sensors, subsystems, and payloads through their interfaces.
• Help shape updates to the software system architecture.
• Develop and maintain software architectures and all levels of software requirements.
• Document and present software designs, and coordinate software development across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Usually at least 2 years of coursework toward a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or computer engineering.
• Strong C/C++ skills.
• Experience developing bare-metal firmware for embedded systems.
• Experience in a collaborative setting that uses continuous integration and delivery and unit testing to protect software quality.
• Working knowledge of git and build systems such as CMake or similar.
• A track record of hard work, clear communication, reliability as a teammate, and kindness to others.
• Preferred: experience with cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems.
• Preferred: proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, especially at a startup or in R&D. School projects count.
• Preferred: adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet changing project demands and deliver results.
• Preferred: classroom or project experience writing Verilog or VHDL code for FPGAs.

Conditions

Summer internship, open to students finishing a Fall or Spring term.

Based at an office location, where interns must find their own housing and pay their own travel to and from the office.

The company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will provide accommodations on request.

Benefits

• Paid internship with competitive pay.
• Housing stipend for qualified hires.
• Hands-on mentorship and a chance to make a real contribution through your internship project.
• Possible job offer at the end of the internship.
• Company-sponsored events and the chance to explore a new city.