Aerospace Embedded Software Intern – 12-Week Hands-On

AV; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing assistance

Job summary

AV invites applications for a paid Summer Internship Program in California. The Embedded Software Engineering Intern will design, develop, and test embedded software for unmanned aerial and robotic systems, gaining hands-on experience across the development lifecycle.

This 12-week onsite program targets highly motivated students or recent graduates with a 3.0+ GPA. Relocation/housing stipends may be available; AV highlights top internship programs in the US.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
• Understanding of low-level software concepts, such as memory management, interrupts, or device drivers.
• Exposure to hardware communication protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, or CAN.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing and testing embedded software for systems such as autopilots, sensors, radios, and other onboard components.
• Help implement software in C/C++ for real-time and bare-metal systems using microcontrollers and embedded platforms.
• Support the integration of embedded software with hardware, including debugging with lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, systems, and mechanical engineers, to ensure cohesive development.
• Participate in peer reviews, software documentation, and configuration management processes.
• Contribute to lab testing and field testing of embedded systems in support of real-world mission scenarios.
• Assist in the development of prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrations.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

Low-level software

I2C/SPI/UART/CAN

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/EE/CE

Tools

FreeRTOS/Zephyr

Embedded Linux

Oscilloscopes/Logic analyzers

Job description

AV invites applications for a paid Summer Internship Program in California. The Embedded Software Engineering Intern will design, develop, and test embedded software for unmanned aerial and robotic systems, gaining hands-on experience across the development lifecycle.

This 12-week onsite program targets highly motivated students or recent graduates with a 3.0+ GPA. Relocation/housing stipends may be available; AV highlights top internship programs in the US.