Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Impulse Space seeks a Flight/Embedded Software Intern to write embedded code on custom avionics hardware for ground test and flight functions in Redondo Beach. You will collaborate with avionics, propulsion, GNC, and other engineers to contribute to spacecraft development and bench testing, automation, and flight software.

The role requires current enrollment in CS/EE and hands-on embedded coding with C/C++/Rust.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience developing embedded microcontroller code for an extracurricular project, ideally in C, C++, Rust, or assembly.
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve low-level processor functions such as controls of peripherals, and setup of communication interfaces
• Implement and improve functions such as closed loop control of physical processes
• Write scrappy code to support development testing of avionics, fluids, and propulsion devices
• Write rigorous, reviewed, and tested code to support manufacturing and flight

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Rust

Assembly

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master student in CS/EE

Tools

Version control

Test cases

Job description

Description

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• This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June to August/September of 2027

Department: Internship

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $32.00 / hour

Flight/Embedded Software Intern

Your core responsibility will be to write embedded code on custom avionics hardware for executing ground test and flight functions. You will work with avionics hardware engineers, propulsion engineers, GNC engineers, and others. You will have the opportunity to contribute to various aspects of spacecraft development, including bench testing of new hardware, automation of test and manufacturing equipment, and writing code for use in flight.

• This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June to August/September of 2027

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve low-level processor functions such as controls of peripherals, and setup of communication interfaces
• Implement and improve functions such as closed loop control of physical processes
• Write scrappy code to support development testing of avionics, fluids, and propulsion devices
• Write rigorous, reviewed, and tested code to support manufacturing and flight

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience developing your own embedded microcontroller code for an extracurricular project, ideally in C, C++, Rust, or assembly
• Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience implementing code for control of physical devices such as motors, batteries, power supplies, DAQs, CNCs, 3D printers, RC cars, radios, or just about anything else
• Experience working collaboratively on a team with a mix of hardware and software engineers
• Experience working in a vehicle development environment (cars, planes, rockets, satellites, drones, boats, etc)
• Experience using version control, test cases, and other software best practices

Additional Requirements

• Willing and able to work on-site in Redondo Beach, CA, for the duration of the internship
• This position may require overtime hours; interns are eligible for overtime pay.

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.