Software Engineering Intern (HIL) - Spring/Summer 2027 (Hardware-in-the-Loop)

Location: Atlanta, GA; on-site

Salary: $25–$33 per hour, with final compensation determined by degree level.

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed defense aviation company developing high-speed aircraft through rapid iterative prototyping.

What you will do

• Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and document hardware-in-the-loop test benches and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop automated test scripts for flight software and vehicle systems, expand test coverage, and support regression testing.
• Perform hardware configuration, software updates, calibration, test stand upkeep, and issue resolution.
• Debug signal, hardware, software, communication, and integrated-system issues.
• Validate vehicle, avionics, and flight deck control systems through automated and manual testing.
• Analyze test results, investigate root causes, and collaborate with flight software and cross-functional engineering teams.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Julia or strong experience with Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar scientific computing languages.
• Experience developing scripts, automated tests, or software tools.
• Experience integrating hardware and working with embedded computers such as Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, or STM32s.
• Familiarity with debugging hardware/software interfaces, communication protocols, or integrated systems; GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under U.S. export control rules or be eligible for deemed export licensing.

Culture & Benefits

• Spring internships run approximately 16 weeks from January through April.
• Summer internships run approximately 12 weeks from May through August.
• Interns receive 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off.
• Weekly paid office lunches and fully stocked breakrooms are provided.