Embedded Software Engineering Intern
Role summary
This 10-week paid internship program offers undergraduate, graduate, or PhD students pursuing degrees in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM fields the opportunity to contribute to real-time software development for advanced UAVs. Interns will gain hands-on experience in embedded firmware development using C/C++, testing with Python, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware engineers. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing end-to-end features within the flight control software codebase, contributing directly to business needs and the company's mission of delivering highly reliable aerospace hardware. The program runs from June 1st to August 7th or June 22nd to August 28th, requiring availability for either start date.
### Who you are
- You are an undergraduate, graduate or PhD student expected to graduate in December 2026 or Spring 2027
- Pursuing a degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related STEM field
- Software development expertise in C++
- Experience with software development on real-time embedded systems (academic or college extracurricular projects are applicable)
- Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects, which can be from an internship, job, club, team, personal project, etc
- Great written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional results
- Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
### What the job involves
- Our 2026 Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for rising 2027 graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission driven culture
- Our 10-week paid internship program will provide you with hands on mentorship, an opportunity to add real contribution to our company via your internship project, and a possible job offer at the end
- You will have the chance to make lifelong friendships, expand your network, and learn all about what it's like to work in a high-growth, fast scaling tech unicorn
- You'll take part in company sponsored events and enjoy exploring a new city
- Read on below to learn more about this unique internship!
- The Embedded team contributes to this effort by developing real-time software that controls our advanced UAV while in flight
- You will write embedded firmware in C/C++, develop tests and reporters in Python, and work cross-functionally with electrical and mechanical engineers to determine software requirements
- Help us save lives as we strive to deliver the most highly reliable aerospace hardware in the industry
- 10 Week Project Scope & Description:
- The general area will be making contributions to our firmware or flight control software codebase by implementing an end-to-end feature
- While the specific project scope is not known, it will be derived from our team’s backlog of work. This will ensure that it directly meets business needs
- The project will be directly related to embedded software development. The intern will work with full-time engineers to design, implement and test their solution
- Intern Program Dates:
- June 1st - Aug 7th
- OR
- June 22nd - Aug 28th
- *You MUST be available to start on EITHER June 1st or June 22nd
### Benefits
- Excellent Medical Coverage
- Mental Health Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Gym Discount (San Diego)
- Onsite Gym (DC)
- Free Parking
- Competitive Compensation
- 401K Services and Match
- Stock Benefits
