Aerospace Embedded Software Intern — 12-Week Onsite

AeroVironment, Inc.; Dayton (OH, MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing reimbursement

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Intern to join our 12‑week, onsite Summer Internship Program. You will design, develop, and test embedded software for unmanned aerial and robotic systems, writing code for microcontrollers and real‑time platforms.

You will work with experienced engineers across the development lifecycle, contribute to prototypes and testing, and gain hands‑on experience with industry best practices in embedded software development.

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 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

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

Memory management

Interrupts

Device drivers

I2C/SPI/UART/CAN

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

STM32

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

Linux

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Intern to join our 12‑week, onsite Summer Internship Program. You will design, develop, and test embedded software for unmanned aerial and robotic systems, writing code for microcontrollers and real‑time platforms.

You will work with experienced engineers across the development lifecycle, contribute to prototypes and testing, and gain hands‑on experience with industry best practices in embedded software development.