Embedded Software Engineer Intern – Summer 2026 (C/C++, Python)

Leonardo DRS; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Life and disability insurance

Telemedicine

Flexible schedule with 9/80 program

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2026 to help our Software Engineering team meet performance requirements on complex system development programs. You will work on multiple programs and write software in C, C++, C#, Java and Python on our hardware platforms.

The internship provides hands-on experience with an interdisciplinary process to satisfy customer needs, focusing on quality, cost efficiency, and schedule compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and currently a Junior or above in a Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Software Engineering Manager, Software Engineering Technical Director, and Lead Software Engineers on various Software Engineering activities.
• May code using C/C++/C#/Java to complete coding assignments.
• Source code management of new and/or modified code.
• May use MATLAB and/or Simulink software in the performance of assignments.
• Work closely with and assist engineers in the conduct of various engineering assignments.
• Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and also learn new things.
• Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers.
• Complete assigned tasks on time.
• Gather and assemble data for engineers.
• May be required to help in research in a particular field.
• Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers.
• Assist engineers with appropriate design details.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

C/C++

C#

Java

Python

Git

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pursuing BS in CS/CE/Math/Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2026 to help our Software Engineering team meet performance requirements on complex system development programs. You will work on multiple programs and write software in C, C++, C#, Java and Python on our hardware platforms.

The internship provides hands-on experience with an interdisciplinary process to satisfy customer needs, focusing on quality, cost efficiency, and schedule compliance.