Embedded Software Intern
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated and detailed-oriented Embedded Software Engineering Intern/Co-Op starting in the Summer 2026. This is a full-time, in-person opportunity designed for students currently enrolled in a college or university majoring/minoring in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering. Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems. Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support. Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process. Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
- Familiarity with Python for scripting and automation tasks.
- Basic understanding of microcontrollers, digital interfaces, and embedded development environments.
- Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
- Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with embedded debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
- Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- C#, Java, Rust or Android development experience is a plus
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain embedded software systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and test engineers.
- Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues using lab equipment and software tools.
- Write and maintain documentation for firmware design and implementation.
- Support integration and validation of firmware in system-level environments.
- Contribute to continuous software integration and development utilizing Docker, unit testing frameworks, system testing framework and static analysis tools
- Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems.
- Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
- Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.
- Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
