Summer 2027 Intern - Embedded Firmware - 5810
Summary
Summer 2027 internship on Shield AI's Embedded Software team in Dallas, developing bare-metal C/C++ firmware and avionics software for unmanned aerial vehicles — integrating sensors, payloads, and autonomy components across multi-disciplinary teams. Requires 2+ years of CS/EE/CE coursework and a strong C/C++ background.
The Embedded Software team is a motivated group of engineers focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware, operating systems and applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Embedded Software engineers work with customer programs, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the Autonomy AI team to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics, and groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence applications.
As a member of the Embedded Software team, you will develop and maintain software architectures, generate and maintain all levels of software requirements, document and present software designs, and coordinate software development across multi-disciplinary teams.
What You’ll Do
* Develop high-quality C/C++ code
* Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
* Integrate software from multiple departments to include firmware, software test and verification, Autonomy AI, and Ground Control Stations (GCS)
* Develop software systems to implement and integrate interfaces to modern avionics sensors, sub-systems, and payloads
* Facilitate the design process for updates to the software system architecture
Required Qualifications
* Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of coursework towards a degree in a related field (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer)
* Strong C/C++ background
* Experience in bare-metal firmware development for embedded systems
* Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery & unit testing to assure software quality
* Familiarity with common version control (git) and build systems (CMake, or similar)
* Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems
* Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings. School projects are applicable experience.
* Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.
* Classroom or project experience in developing code (Verilog, VHDL) for FPGAs
Skills
As published by lever · 25 questions · 8 written answers
Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Twitter URL, GitHub URL, Portfolio URL, Other website
Short answers (6)
- Please state your full legal name:
- If you selected Other, please specify below:
- When did you begin your current degree program? Please answer in MM/YYYY format (e.g. 08/2022)
- When do you expect to complete your current degree program? Please answer in MM/YYYY format (e.g. 08/2022)
- If you selected Other, please specify below: optional
- If you selected Other above, please specify below: optional
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- Are you authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you require sponsorship for employment now or in the future?
- This position may require access to information and technology that is subject to export controls, such as EAR. Are you any of the following?
- How did you hear about us?
- Shield AI provides technology, services, and support to the United States military and allied forces with their various missions. If selected for employment with Shield AI, your contributions will directly relate to and/or support these missions. Are there any reasons why you would not be able to fully contribute in support of the U.S. military and allied forces?
- If you are currently enrolled in or have graduated from a university within the past 24 months, what is your current or final GPA?
- Current school or university: optional
- What degree are you currently pursuing?
- Which degrees have you already completed, if any? Select all that apply. optional
- Are you a member of any of the following student groups? optional
- Which of our office(s) would you be willing to work from/relocate to? Select all that apply
Written answers (8)
- If yes, what type of sponsorship? optional
- If you selected "A protected Individual" OR "Other" to the above question, please explain further. optional
- If "Industry Conference" or "Other," please provide more details: optional
- (Optional) If you selected other or would like to expand on the above, feel free to do so below: optional
- Optional Comments on GPA optional
- Tell us about your two strongest technical accomplishments from school or past internships. Choose examples that best showcase your technical depth and make the case for why you'd be a great fit at Shield AI. optional
- Shield AI's mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems, and our values center on doing what honor dictates, leading as a servant, and pursuing excellence. Which of these resonates most with you, and how has it shown up in your own work, studies, or life experiences? optional
- If you're interested in software development roles, please breifly describe your C++ experience optional
