Summer 2027 Intern - Embedded Firmware

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States; onsite

Salary: USD 37–97 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing intelligent systems, including autonomy software, unmanned aircraft, and simulation technologies.

What you will do

• Develop high-quality C/C++ embedded firmware and software for UAV avionics.
• Participate in software architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Integrate firmware, software testing and verification, Autonomy AI, and Ground Control Stations.
• Develop interfaces for avionics sensors, subsystems, and payloads.
• Support updates to software system architecture and coordinate development across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Requirements

• At least two years of coursework toward a related Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering degree.
• Strong C/C++ background and experience with bare-metal firmware development for embedded systems.
• Experience in collaborative development using continuous integration/delivery and unit testing for software quality.
• Familiarity with Git and build systems such as CMake.
• Demonstrated hard work, strong communication, trustworthiness, teamwork, and kindness.

Nice to have

• Experience with autonomous robotic systems.
• Experience in fast-paced startup or R&D environments; school projects are applicable.
• Adaptability, agility, and innovation under pressure.
• Classroom or project experience developing Verilog or VHDL code for FPGAs.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid summer internship with hands-on mentorship and a project contributing to company work.
• Potential job offer at the end of the internship.
• Company-sponsored events and opportunities to expand professional networks.
• Competitive pay and a housing stipend for qualified hires.
• Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing and travel to and from the office.