Embedded Software Engineering Intern

Baxter Aerospace, LLC; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Overtime pay

Pay depends on experience

Job summary

Baxter Aerospace, LLC is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Intern to design, develop, and test embedded software for flight computers and mission-critical systems. You will work closely with hardware and avionics teams to ensure reliable, high-performance software that meets aerospace standards.

This hands-on role requires strong C programming, real-time microcontroller experience (ARM Cortex-M), and a solid background in embedded systems development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Expertise in C programming for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M).
• Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS).
• Familiarity with debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes).
• Knowledge of deterministic real-time software design.
• U.S. Person per ITAR/EAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for flight computers with real-time performance.
• Write and optimize C code for microcontrollers.
• Implement drivers, bootloaders, and peripherals.
• Integrate algorithms for navigation, control, and data processing.
• Debug on hardware with hardware engineers.
• Perform unit, integration, and system testing.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
• Participate in system architecture reviews.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

ARM Cortex-M

RTOS (FreeRTOS)

Microcontroller experience

JTAG/SWD debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

JTAG

SWD

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you will design, develop, and test embedded software for flight computers and mission-critical systems. This is a hands-on embedded role - ideal candidates must bring strong proficiency in C programming, experience with microcontrollers, and a proven background in embedded systems development. You'll work closely with hardware and avionics teams to ensure reliable, high-performance software that meets aerospace standards.

DUTIES:

• Develop and maintain embedded software for flight computers, with a focus on real-time performance and reliability.
• Write and optimize code inC for microcontrollers(ARM Cortex-M or similar).
• Implement drivers, bootloaders, and middleware for peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, GPIO).
• Integrate algorithms into embedded applications for navigation, control, and data processing.
• Debug software directly on custom hardware in collaboration with hardware engineers.
• Perform unit, integration, and system-level testing of embedded software.
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical aerospace standards and real-time system requirements.
• Participate in system architecture design and software code reviews.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be aU.S. Person(U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual granted asylum/refugee status, in accordance with ITAR/EAR regulations).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Expertise in C programming for embedded systems (must-have).
• Strong hands-on experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M or similar).
• Proven track record in embedded system design, coding, and debugging.
• Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS) for scheduling and task management.
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Strong understanding of deterministic, real-time software design.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

BONUS:

• Experience with NXP i.MX RT series or similar high-performance microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with aerospace software standards (e.g., DO-178C).
• Experience with embedded Linux or other real-time operating systems.
• Knowledge of avionics or flight computer architectures.
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD for embedded software.
• Assembly language programming experience for optimization.
• Familiarity with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) applications.
• Passion for our mission to revolutionize wildfire mitigation through autonomous aerospace technology.

EXPECTED HOURS/SCHEDULE:

Full Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

BENEFITS:

• Pay Depends on Experience.
• Opportunity for Growth and Development.
• Overtime Pay