Hypersonic Embedded Software Co-op (Spring 2027)

Specter Aerospace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Specter Aerospace is seeking an Embedded Software Co-op for a 4-6+ month cycle to contribute to development, integration, and testing of embedded software for hypersonic flight vehicles. You will engage across the embedded software lifecycle, collaborating with electrical, GNC, mechanical, and test engineers to deliver robust systems.

The role offers hands-on experience with ARM-based platforms, real-time debugging, and hardware integration in a fast-paced environment at our Boston Seaport

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals and object-oriented programming.
• Experience programming in C, C++, or a similar embedded systems language.
• Experience developing or deploying software on ARM-based microcontrollers or comparable embedded platforms.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, hardware interfaces, or basic electrical schematics.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test embedded software for avionics systems, vehicle controllers, and ground-support equipment.
• Apply software engineering fundamentals to design reliable and maintainable embedded systems.
• Interface with electrical, embedded software, GNC, mechanical, and test engineering teams to refine requirements and define technical scope.
• Implement software for ARM-based microcontrollers and other embedded computing platforms.
• Support software integration with electrical hardware, sensors, actuators, communications systems, and other vehicle components.
• Develop test plans and procedures for software shakedown, debugging, characterization, and verification.
• Use laboratory equipment and software tools to diagnose hardware and software integration issues.
• Interpret system requirements, interface definitions, and existing software documentation as systems evolve.
• Participate in code reviews, technical meetings, design reviews, and cross-functional discussions.
• Take ownership of assigned projects from initial concept through testing and documentation.

Skills

C/C++

OOP

Embedded systems

Independence

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in CS/CE/EE (pursuing)

Tools

ARM MCUs

Git

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Specter Aerospace is seeking an Embedded Software Co-op for a 4-6+ month cycle to contribute to development, integration, and testing of embedded software for hypersonic flight vehicles. You will engage across the embedded software lifecycle, collaborating with electrical, GNC, mechanical, and test engineers to deliver robust systems.

The role offers hands-on experience with ARM-based platforms, real-time debugging, and hardware integration in a fast-paced environment at our Boston Seaport