Software Engineering Intern (Command & Control) (C++/TypeScript)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States; on-site

Salary: $25–$33 per hour

Company

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

What you will do

• Develop human-machine interaction software for flight crews to control the Quarterhorse aircraft and run simulations.
• Build communications software using RF, Satcom, and networking technologies for ground and vehicle systems.
• Design and implement interfaces for remotely piloted HOTAS control and point-and-click autonomous flight management.
• Collaborate with flight crews to assess cockpit software and hardware usability.
• Work with engineers to display and control aircraft hardware systems.
• Participate in planning, design, implementation, code review, testing, documentation, and user evaluation.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate rising senior or as a Master's or Ph.D. student.
• Studying Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• C/C++ experience and web application experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Electron, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of computer networking, aviation or simulation, and engineering first principles.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above and enthusiasm for aviation.

Nice to have

• Aerospace experience or interest through aviation, rocketry clubs, pilot licensing, or flight simulation.
• Experience with 2D or 3D games or simulations, especially Unreal, Unity, or Cesium.
• Knowledge of TCP/UDP, IP routing, and user interface or human-computer interaction coursework.

Culture & Benefits

• Spring internship: approximately 16 weeks from January through April.
• Summer internship: approximately 12 weeks from May through August.
• Interns receive 5 days of sick leave and unpaid time off.
• Weekly paid office lunches and stocked breakrooms.
• U.S. export-control eligibility is required: the hire must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.