Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) Department: Internship Employment Type: Internship Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $32.00 / hour

Description As a Flight/Embedded Software Intern, your core responsibility will be to write embedded code on custom avionics hardware for executing ground test and flight functions. You will work with avionics hardware engineers, propulsion engineers, GNC engineers, and others. You will have the opportunity to contribute to various aspects of spacecraft development, including bench testing of new hardware, automation of test and manufacturing equipment, and writing code for use in flight.

*This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June to August/September of 2027

Responsibilities

Implement and improve low-level processor functions such as controls of peripherals, and setup of communication interfaces Implement and improve functions such as closed loop control of physical processes Write scrappy code to support development testing of avionics, fluids, and propulsion devices Write rigorous, reviewed, and tested code to support manufacturing and flight

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field Experience developing your own embedded microcontroller code for an extracurricular project, ideally in C, C++, Rust, or assembly Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills and Experience Experience implementing code for control of physical devices such as motors, batteries, power supplies, DAQs, CNCs, 3D printers, RC cars, radios, or just about anything else Experience working collaboratively on a team with a mix of hardware and software engineers Experience working in a vehicle development environment (cars, planes, rockets, satellites, drones, boats, etc) Experience using version control, test cases, and other software