Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer) (Aerospace)

Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA

Company

hirify.global is developing Seagliders, wing-in-ground-effect vehicles designed for fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transportation of passengers and cargo.

What you will do

• Build C++ test harnesses that connect directly to Viceroy's embedded flight-control software.
• Develop Python tooling to generate test cases, parse results, and automate test runs for the Squire verification framework.
• Design tests with clear traceability to software requirements and contribute to certification-oriented verification infrastructure.
• Commit clean, reviewable code to the shared embedded software repository and participate in standard development workflows.
• Work hands-on with electronic hardware and microprocessors while validating embedded software.
• Help define Squire's evolving architecture and lay the groundwork for hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Requirements

• Strong C++ fundamentals sufficient to read and write embedded code and build test harnesses.
• Practical Python scripting skills for test generation, result parsing, and run automation.
• Understanding of test design, unit testing, and requirements traceability.
• Experience with Git and shared codebase review workflows, including commits and branches.
• Hands-on experience working with electronic hardware, including microprocessors.
• Ability to make sound decisions and adapt when requirements and architecture are still evolving.
• Effective communication and collaboration with engineers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or certification standards such as DO-178C.

Culture & Benefits

• Internship within a fast-paced startup environment focused on developing and scaling Seaglider production.
• Housing stipend available for candidates temporarily relocating to join the team.
• Daily free catered lunches.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced team members.
• Meaningful engineering work supporting the safe deployment of coastal transportation vehicles.