Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern
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Job description
Impulse Space is hiring a Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern — a internship, based in Redondo Beach, CA role. Apply directly on Impulse Space's careers page below.
Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Department: Internship
Employment Type: Internship
Location: Redondo Beach, California, Redondo Beach
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
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern at Impulse Space?
The required skills for Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern at Impulse Space include: C, C++, Rust, Assembly, Embedded Systems, Git.
What is the seniority level for Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern at Impulse Space?
Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern at Impulse Space is a Internship level position.
How do I apply for Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern at Impulse Space?
You can view the full description and apply for Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern at Impulse Space on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/impulse-space-flight-embedded-software-engineering-intern-summer-2027-internship-gpbjf.