Software Engineering Internship, Embedded Systems (Spring or Summer 2027)
About The Position
Apex is seeking a software engineering intern to work with its broader engineering team. The role is for someone passionate about engineering, ready to take ownership of complex challenges, and eager to learn about satellites. Interns will bring a fresh perspective to engineering challenges, with an emphasis on reliability and efficiency, and have opportunities to contribute innovative work with an impact on the aerospace industry. During the 12-week internship program, the intern will complete an assigned project with real impact, receive guidance from a dedicated mentor, participate in aerospace learning sessions, and connect with peers and industry professionals at community events. The embedded systems internship focuses on developing and improving software that controls satellites, including embedded systems, simulations, and user interfaces. Work includes improving microcontroller devices used in space and writing embedded software for new hardware components for future spacecraft. Applicants must be graduating in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 and pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Proficiency in C or C++ is required. Spring interns should be able to pause or adjust academic commitments, such as taking a semester off or enrolling part-time, during the 10–12 week program. The role is subject to U.S. export-control eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Proficiency in C or C++.
- Graduating in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
- Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Meet the role's export-control eligibility requirements: qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain the required U.S. export authorizations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and improve software that controls satellites, including embedded systems, simulations, and user interfaces.
- Improve microcontroller devices used in space.
- Write embedded software for new hardware components that will be building blocks for future spacecraft.
- Complete an assigned internship project with guidance from a dedicated mentor.
Benefits
- Internship project with an opportunity to have real impact.
- Dedicated mentor and aerospace learning sessions.
- Community events with peers and industry professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
