Embedded Software Engineer Intern

FW ACQUISITION INC • Torrance, CA

1d • $26 - $44

About The Position

The Embedded Software Engineer Intern at Flightwave Aerospace supports the development of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) through hands-on contributions to hardware, firmware, and embedded software projects. In this role, you will assist with implementing and validating new features across microcontroller and embedded Linux platforms, write and test embedded code in C/C++/Rust, develop Python tools for automation and debugging, support hardware bring-up and sensor integration, and collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, systems, and test engineering teams to advance product development from prototype through validation. This 6 month internship position offers structured mentorship and exposure to the full embedded product lifecycle while enabling meaningful technical contributions to production drone systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or any related field or Bachelor’s degree in progress in these fields.
• Embedded programming skills: 1+ year(s) of Experience with C, C++, or Rust demonstrated through coursework, projects or prior internships
• Python Experience
• Embedded Linux and/or Microcontroller development experience
• Git/version control Experience
• Clear communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

• Product development experience
• Design for manufacturing experience
• Drone / UAS Experience
• Real-time systems / RTOS
• POSIX / Multithreaded Application Experience
• Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet)
• CI/CD Build Systems
• Debug tools (JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Flight control systems
• Computer Vision Experience

Responsibilities

• Assisting with feature development
• Hands-on Hardware Interaction
• Collaboration across functional teams
• Documentation and process contribution
• Test and Debug Support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern