2027 Embedded Software Engineering Grad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Graduate Embedded Software Engineer Intern for the Cyberspace & Mission Technology Department in the Information Systems and Cyber Division. The role supports the Embedded & Specialized Computing section through research and development of innovative embedded prototypes involving image and signal processing, accelerated computing, and AI/ML at the edge. The intern will help translate cutting-edge research into mission-critical space systems that advance satellite capabilities, providing design and implementation support to customers. The position is full-time and onsite at the company’s El Segundo, California office. The internship requires a minimum of 10 weeks of full-time work outside the university term, with the intern returning to a full-time degree program afterward. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain one. Transcripts are required. Temporary housing assistance is unavailable.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university graduate program in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Available to work full-time for at least 10 weeks outside the university term and able to return to a full-time degree program after the internship.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following: embedded systems design and development, software development for resource-constrained environments, edge AI/ML implementation, or FPGA design and development.
• Proficiency in at least two of the following: C, C++, Python, or FPGA design languages/tools such as SystemVerilog, VHDL, or HLS frameworks.
• Experience with leading hardware platforms and tool suites, such as AMD/Xilinx, Altera, Microchip, or ST Microelectronics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with internal and external organizations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
• Transcripts are required.

Nice To Haves

• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Experience developing embedded software solutions for space, aerospace, or defense applications.
• Ability to collaborate across hardware and software teams, particularly on projects involving heterogeneous CPU, FPGA, and GPU architectures.
• Proficiency implementing AI/ML algorithms on embedded platforms using frameworks such as LiteRT (TensorFlow Lite), TensorRT, Vitis AI, or similar.
• Experience using high-level synthesis (HLS) to accelerate and deploy algorithms on FPGAs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing CUDA kernels for embedded GPU applications.
• Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software solutions to evaluate novel processors and state-of-the-art onboard processing systems.
• Rapidly prototype and test embedded software across Linux-based SoCs, embedded GPUs, FPGAs, application-specific accelerators, microcontrollers, and other emerging processors.
• Design and optimize algorithms for low-SWaP embedded implementations in image processing, signal processing, and AI/ML application domains.
• Work with Aerospace scientists to assess radiation susceptibility of embedded processors and develop mitigations.
• Present project status, technical findings, and technical demonstrations to the team and customers.
• Learn and develop through new work opportunities, training, and mentorship from experienced staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.
• Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern