Aerospace Embedded Software Intern – 12-Week Summer

AV; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing reimbursement

Paid internship

Job summary

AeroVironment is offering a paid Summer Internship Program in the United States. The Embedded Software Engineering Intern will design, develop, and test embedded software for unmanned aerial and robotic systems, working with real hardware in a fast-paced lab and field environment.

The 12-week onsite program targets motivated students (minimum 3.0 GPA) and may include relocation and housing stipends. Relocation details and team placements are discussed during interviews.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

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

Low-level programming

I2C SPI UART CAN

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE/CE

Tools

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

Linux

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

AeroVironment is offering a paid Summer Internship Program in the United States. The Embedded Software Engineering Intern will design, develop, and test embedded software for unmanned aerial and robotic systems, working with real hardware in a fast-paced lab and field environment.

The 12-week onsite program targets motivated students (minimum 3.0 GPA) and may include relocation and housing stipends. Relocation details and team placements are discussed during interviews.