Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA

65d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Flight/Embedded Software Intern, your core responsibility will be to write embedded code on custom avionics hardware for executing ground test and flight functions. You will work with avionics hardware engineers, propulsion engineers, GNC engineers, and others. You will have the opportunity to contribute to various aspects of spacecraft development, including bench testing of new hardware, automation of test and manufacturing equipment, and writing code for use in flight. This internship is 12 weeks long from May/June to August/September of 2027.

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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