As an
Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you will design, develop, and test embedded software for flight computers and mission-critical systems. This is a
hands-on embedded role—ideal candidates must bring
strong proficiency in C programming, experience with microcontrollers, and a proven background in embedded systems development. You’ll work closely with hardware and avionics teams to ensure reliable, high-performance software that meets aerospace standards.
Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you will design, develop, and test embedded software for flight computers and mission-critical systems. This is a
hands-on embedded role—ideal candidates must bring
strong proficiency in C programming, experience with microcontrollers, and a proven background in embedded systems development. You’ll work closely with hardware and avionics teams to ensure reliable, high-performance software that meets aerospace standards.
DUTIES:
- Develop and maintain embedded software for flight computers, with a focus on real-time performance and reliability.
- Write and optimize code in C for microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M or similar).
- Implement drivers, bootloaders, and middleware for peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, GPIO).
- Integrate algorithms into embedded applications for navigation, control, and data processing.
- Debug software directly on custom hardware in collaboration with hardware engineers.
- Perform unit, integration, and system-level testing of embedded software.
- Ensure compliance with safety-critical aerospace standards and real-time system requirements.
- Participate in system architecture design and software code reviews.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual granted asylum/refugee status, in accordance with ITAR/EAR regulations).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Expertise in C programming for embedded systems (must-have).
- Strong hands-on experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M or similar).
- Proven track record in embedded system design, coding, and debugging.
- Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS) for scheduling and task management.
- Familiarity with debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
- Strong understanding of deterministic, real-time software design.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
BONUS:
- Experience with NXP i.MX RT series or similar high-performance microcontrollers.
- Familiarity with aerospace software standards (e.g., DO-178C).
- Experience with embedded Linux or other real-time operating systems.
- Knowledge of avionics or flight computer architectures.
- Proficiency with Git and CI/CD for embedded software.
- Assembly language programming experience for optimization.
- Familiarity with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) applications.
- Passion for our mission to revolutionize wildfire mitigation through autonomous aerospace technology.
EXPECTED HOURS/SCHEDULE:
Full Time: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
BENEFITS:
- Pay Depends on Experience.
- Opportunity for Growth and Development.
- Overtime Pay
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