2027 Embedded Software Engineering Undergrad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring an Embedded Software Engineering Undergrad Intern for the Cyberspace & Mission Technology Department (CMTD) in the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD). The position is full-time and onsite at the company’s office in El Segundo, California. ISCD combines expertise in information systems, cybersecurity, software architecture and engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software-intensive systems to intelligence, defense, and civilian customers. The intern will support CMTD’s Embedded & Specialized Computing section through research and development of embedded prototypes involving image and signal processing, accelerated computing, and AI/ML at the edge. The role provides design and implementation support to customers, translating research into mission-critical space systems and next-generation satellite capabilities. The intern will work with Aerospace scientists and present technical findings and demonstrations to teams and customers, with opportunities for training and mentorship. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Transcripts are required. Temporary housing assistance is not available. Compensation is $25.00–$30.00 per hour, with individual pay determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university program pursuing a bachelor's degree 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 degree program full-time after the internship.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Proficiency in at least one of: 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: 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 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, especially 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 on Linux-based SoCs, embedded GPUs, FPGAs, application-specific accelerators, microcontrollers, and other emerging processors.
Design and optimize algorithms for low-SWaP embedded implementations across image processing, signal processing, and AI/ML application domains.
Work with Aerospace scientists to assess radiation susceptibility of embedded processors and develop appropriate mitigations.
Present project status, technical findings, and technical demonstrations to the team and customers.
Participate in new work opportunities, training, and mentorship.

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 benefits 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.