Embedded Firmware Intern

GALAXEYE SPACE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Chance to work with founding team

Job summary

GALAXEYE SPACE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED in Bengaluru North is seeking an Embedded Firmware Intern to join our Embedded Systems Team. You will contribute to hardware‑software integration across microcontrollers, RTOS-based systems, and SoCs, and help bring up boards and verify firmware.

You will design and implement efficient firmware, build validation frameworks, document software designs, and collaborate with hardware engineers to meet real-time requirements while learning in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• B.Tech, BS, MS, or PhD in EE/CE/CS, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability.
• Strong understanding of embedded system constraints versus software platform design trade-offs.
• Proficiency in C and C++, compilers, and build & source control tools.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture, particularly HW/SW interfaces for high-speed communication.
• Experience with Linux kernel and UNIX APIs.
• Working knowledge of emulation systems, build automation, and virtual platforms.
• Familiarity with parallel or SIMD programming.
• Experience in debugging complex embedded systems and working in lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Understand system and functional requirements, and translate them into detailed software requirements.
• Design and implement algorithms with acute optimisation for CPU cycles and memory utilisation while meeting rigid real-time deadlines.
• Develop software/firmware from scratch, ensuring highly modular, maintainable, and scalable architectures.
• Build validation frameworks for verifying implemented algorithms.
• Create Software Detailed Design documentation.
• Perform Static Analysis, Unit Testing, and Integration Testing.
• Take complete ownership of assigned tasks from concept to deployment.
• Evaluate third-party software, debug field issues, and conduct peer reviews.
• Collaborate with the hardware team for board bring-up, understanding schematics and hardware interfaces.
• Work with RTOS-based and multi-threaded systems.
• Implement low-level drivers for microcontrollers and SoCs (ADC, PWM, GPIO, Timers, RTC, Flash, EEPROM, etc.).
• Debug and bring up embedded systems using tools such as UARTs, JTAG, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analysers.
• Integrate with FPGAs and work on systems involving AMD Zynq UltraScale SoCs.
• Work with Yocto/PetaLinux build flows and Linux kernel compilation from scratch.
• Develop using build systems such as CMake, and ensure smooth build and integration workflows.
• Work on low-level driver design for high-speed HW/SW interfaces.
• Apply strong debugging, analytical, verification, and validation skills for embedded systems.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux kernel

Build and source control

Debugging embedded systems

Python scripting

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in EE/CE/CS

Tools

UART

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analysers

Yocto/PetaLinux

Job description

GALAXEYE SPACE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | Full time

Embedded Firmware Intern

Bangalore North, India | Posted on 02/17/2026

GalaxEye aims to shape the future of Satellite Image Acquisition, providing the most meaningful datasets, thus helping businesses and governments make data-driven decisions based on insights from satellite imagery. We will provide Satellite Imagery Datasets and Value-added services to Geospatial Analytics Companies and Infrastructure enterprises.
At GalaxEye , we are working to build the best remote sensing satellites and also, we are researching various aspects of remote sensing.

As a part of the Embedded Systems Team, you will be the backbone of every electrical and electronic system like Electrical Power Systems, Data Acquisition Boards, On-Board Computer etc. This position requires someone comfortable with all aspects of embedded firmware development, thrives in a wide-ranging multi-functional organisation, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to shift on constantly evolving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Understand system and functional requirements, and translate them into detailed software requirements.
• Design and implement algorithms with acute optimisation for CPU cycles and memory utilisation while meeting rigid real-time deadlines.
• Develop software/firmware from scratch, ensuring highly modular, maintainable, and scalable architectures.
• Build validation frameworks for verifying implemented algorithms.
• Create Software Detailed Design documentation.
• Perform Static Analysis, Unit Testing, and Integration Testing.
• Take complete ownership of assigned tasks from concept to deployment.
• Evaluate third-party software, debug field issues, and conduct peer reviews.
• Collaborate with the hardware team for board bring-up, understanding schematics and hardware interfaces.
• Work with RTOS-based and multi-threaded systems.
• Implement low-level drivers for microcontrollers and SoCs (ADC, PWM, GPIO, Timers, RTC, Flash, EEPROM, etc.).
• Debug and bring up embedded systems using tools such as UARTs, JTAG, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analysers.
• Integrate with FPGAs and work on systems involving AMD Zynq UltraScale SoCs.
• Work with Yocto/PetaLinux build flows and Linux kernel compilation from scratch.
• Develop using build systems such as CMake, and ensure smooth build and integration workflows.
• Work on low-level driver design for high-speed HW/SW interfaces.
• Apply strong debugging, analytical, verification, and validation skills for embedded systems.

Requirements

• B.Tech, BS, MS, or PhD in EE/CE/CS, or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability.
• Strong understanding of embedded system constraints versus software platform design trade-offs.
• Proficiency in C and C++, compilers, and build & source control tools.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture, particularly HW/SW interfaces for high-speed communication.
• Experience with Linux kernel and UNIX APIs.
• Working knowledge of emulation systems, build automation, and virtual platforms.
• Familiarity with parallel or SIMD programming.
• Experience in debugging complex embedded systems and working in lab environments.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Experience with UML design.
• Scripting experience in Python or Perl.
• Background in mechatronics, robotics, or avionics systems.
• Experience in low-level driver design for SoCs.

Personality Traits

• Excellent creative thinking and attention to detail.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and in distributed teams.
• Eagerness to learn and stay updated with the latest industry advancements.
• Ability to work under deadlines in dynamic environments.
• Fair compensation will be provided as per market standards
• Experience rapid growth and start-up culture
• Open to exploring, discussing and implementing new ideas and processes
• Opportunity to work closely with the Founding Team at GalaxEye
• Get a chance to work with Advisors holding senior positions and decades of experience.