Computer Engineering Spring Intern

TSC•Plymouth, MA

About The Position

Falcata is seeking a highly motivated university student pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science who is passionate about embedded systems and low-level software development. The role offers hands-on experience designing, developing, and testing electronics and microcontroller-based systems in a collaborative, mission-driven, iterative design environment focused on curiosity, rapid development, and system prototyping. Interns work alongside experienced engineers on defense and advanced technology applications, including RF systems, radar and sensor platforms, missile seeker electronics, and secure IoT embedded solutions. The position provides exposure to the full development lifecycle, from hardware selection and schematic review through firmware development and system integration. The intern primarily supports the full-time engineering staff.

Requirements

Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Strong interest in embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware/software integration.
Foundational understanding of digital logic, microcontrollers, electrical circuits, and networking.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in C and/or C++ for embedded systems.
Experience with Python for scripting, automation, or test development.
Familiarity with networking concepts, including TCP, UDP, and the OSI Model.
Knowledge of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, or USB.
Exposure to RF systems, analog circuit design, or mixed-signal electronics.
Experience with version control (Git) and embedded debugging tools (JTAG).
Familiarity with PCB layout tools and reading schematics.
Familiarity with Agile development practices, including Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

Research, evaluate, and select electronic components, including microcontrollers, SoCs, SoMs, FPGAs, power management ICs, and COTS hardware solutions.
Develop and maintain embedded firmware in Python, C, and C++ for bare-metal systems.
Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and integration of embedded platforms.
Participate in schematic reviews, PCB layout discussions, and signal integrity considerations.
Develop test procedures and analyze system performance data to ensure compliance with specifications.
Use lab equipment to diagnose and validate hardware/software interactions.
Collaborate with customers, vendors, and cross-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure system performance meets operational requirements.
Contribute to documentation, including design notes, test reports, and interface specifications.