Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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Impulse Space is hiring a Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern to develop embedded code for custom avionics hardware supporting ground testing and flight functions. The intern will contribute to spacecraft development through hardware testing, test and manufacturing automation, and flight software development.

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

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 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 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

Benefits: Interns are eligible for overtime pay.