2027 Embedded Software Engineering Grad Intern
The Aerospace Corporation1 day ago
El Segundo, CA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software solutions for novel processors and onboard processing systems.
- Prototype and test embedded software across Linux-based SoCs, embedded GPUs, FPGAs, application-specific accelerators, microcontrollers, and other processors.
- Design and optimize low-SWaP algorithms for image processing, signal processing, and AI/ML applications.
- Assess radiation susceptibility of embedded processors and develop appropriate mitigations.
- Provide design and implementation support for customers and mission-critical space systems.
- Present project status, technical findings, and demonstrations to teams and customers.
- Collaborate with Aerospace scientists and hardware and software teams.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university graduate degree program 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 return to a full-time degree program afterward.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Proficiency in at least one area including embedded systems, resource-constrained software, 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 hardware platforms and tool suites such as AMD/Xilinx, Altera, Microchip, or ST Microelectronics.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
- Transcripts are required.
- Preferred qualifications include a GPA of 3.5 or higher, space/aerospace/defense embedded software experience, heterogeneous CPU/FPGA/GPU experience, LiteRT/TensorFlow Lite, TensorRT, Vitis AI, HLS, CUDA kernel development, or an active security clearance.
Benefits
- Full-time, onsite work in El Segundo, California.
- Minimum 10-week temporary internship outside the university term, with return to a full-time degree program afterward.
- Temporary housing assistance is not available.
- Competitive hourly compensation of $32.00-$35.00.
- Health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company-paid and matching contributions.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options where applicable.
- Relocation assistance, education assistance, and professional growth and development programs.
- Inclusive, collaborative work environment with mentorship and training.
About The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit operator of a federally funded research and development center, providing independent systems engineering, research, and mission assurance for U.S. government space programs. It supports defense, civil, and some commercial customers across satellites, launch vehicles, ground systems, remote sensing, and cyber. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it advises on acquisition, design, testing, and operations to improve reliability of national security space systems.