Embedded Software Intern – Aerospace & Defense

AV; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing stipend

Job summary

AV’s Summer Internship Program offers a paid, 12-week, onsite experience for highly motivated students in aerospace and defense. As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you will design, develop, and test embedded software for unmanned aerial and robotic systems, gaining hands‑on experience on microcontrollers and real‑time applications.

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

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, memory management, interrupts, or device drivers.
• Exposure to 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 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

Hardware interfaces (I2C,SPI,UART,CAN)

Education

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

Tools

STM32

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

Embedded Linux

Job description

AV’s Summer Internship Program offers a paid, 12-week, onsite experience for highly motivated students in aerospace and defense. As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you will design, develop, and test embedded software for unmanned aerial and robotic systems, gaining hands‑on experience on microcontrollers and real‑time applications.

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with a minimum 3.0 GPA.