Hardware Engineering Intern, Embedded
About The Position
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Firmware Engineering Intern to join our Embedded Software team who create applications for the multitude of custom hardware devices designed by our electrical engineers. We employ (and sometimes define) state-of-the-art development techniques to create robust, reliable systems with amazing levels of safety and performance.
Requirements
- Pursuing BS/MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Courses related to embedded firmware engineering (OS, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Networking, Security)
- Knowledge of both high- and low-level communication protocols, from I2C and SPI to CAN and TCP/IP Protocols
- Experience with low-level RTOS such as FreeRTOS
- Excellent C or C++ programming, Python and software design skills;
- Basic knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals to support low level debugging
- Returning to a degree-granting program after the internship concludes (Summer/Fall 2026).
Nice To Haves
- Participated in Robotics, Formula SAE and Formula E teams at school
- Experience with basic electronics test equipment, such as multimeters, logic analyzers, JTAG, power supplies, and oscilloscopes
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop highly-reliable embedded firmware
- Develop low-level CAN, LIN and Ethernet devices
- Develop, debug, and test ethernet and CAN-based bootloaders
- Select, implement, and debug real-time operating systems applications
- Support hardware engineers with PCB bring-up, debugging and testing
