Pointing and Tracking Engineer Intern (Embedded Systems)

Location: Duluth, Georgia, United States. Site-based internship requiring work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a hirify.global office or work location; the position requires U.S. Citizenship.

Salary: $20.91–$56.97 per hour. For specific work locations in San Jose, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the New York City metropolitan area, the range is $25.96–$67.07 per hour.

Company

hirify.global develops communication connectivity solutions for consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries worldwide.

What you will do

• Plan and write software features that increase the capabilities of antenna pointing and tracking systems.
• Troubleshoot bugs and service logs to determine corrective actions.
• Automate tests to improve software and hardware quality.
• Work with real-time positioner control systems, antenna controller embedded hardware/software, and pointing analysis for ground and airborne antenna systems.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Final graduation date must fall between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week for the full internship program duration. Limited exceptions may be granted.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Coursework or project experience in at least one of programming, controls, dynamics, signals/systems, or embedded systems.
• Ability to read and write technical documentation, including test plans, bug reports, and design notes.
• Ability to work with lab hardware such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies, or willingness to learn.

Nice to have

• Coding experience in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB.
• Familiarity with real-time or concurrent programming concepts, including threads, interrupts, and timing.
• Classes or working knowledge of controls, robotics, and embedded hardware and software.
• Coursework in feedback control, including PID, state-space, and frequency response, as well as dynamics or system modeling.
• Exposure to motors, encoders, servo drives, or motion control.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with onsite or hybrid arrangements determined by the role and team.
• Housing assistance is available subject to eligibility.
• Intern compensation is predetermined based on role, location, and degree level and is non-negotiable.
• Additional cash or stock incentives and medical, financial, and other benefits may be provided depending on the position.
• Equal opportunity workplace focused on an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Hiring process

• Internship cohort options run from May 17 to August 6, 2027, or from June 21 to September 10, 2027.