Embedded Software Intern: Aerospace & Robotics

AV; Maryland; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Housing reimbursement

Paid internship

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States, invites applications for its Summer Internship Program as an Embedded Software Engineering Intern.

You will work with experienced engineers to design, develop, and test embedded software for unmanned aerial and robotic systems, gaining real-world experience on microcontrollers and hardware used in flight systems. The 12-week onsite program targets motivated students enrolled in college or recent graduates, with a 3.0 GPA minimum.

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, such as 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 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

C/C++

Embedded systems

Python

Microcontrollers

Team collaboration

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr)

Linux/Embedded Linux

CAN/I2C/SPI/UART

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States, invites applications for its Summer Internship Program as an Embedded Software Engineering Intern.

You will work with experienced engineers to design, develop, and test embedded software for unmanned aerial and robotic systems, gaining real-world experience on microcontrollers and hardware used in flight systems. The 12-week onsite program targets motivated students enrolled in college or recent graduates, with a 3.0 GPA minimum.