Flight Software Intern (Embedded)

TL;DR

Flight Software Intern (Embedded): Designing, writing, and testing embedded software for satellites and ground control systems with an accent on reliable flight software and testing frameworks. Focus on developing software from scratch and integrating with satellite hardware.

Location: San Francisco, USA. U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Salary: $29 per hour

Company

hirify.global builds advanced satellites for high orbits to provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.

What you will do

• Design, write, and test embedded software running on satellites
• Develop various types of ground control and testing software
• Collaborate with the engineering team to solve complex aerospace challenges
• Create and validate software functionality from the ground up

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree
• Experience with C/C++ and scripting languages
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, write, and test software from scratch
• Must have U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status

Nice to have

• Experience with embedded systems running on bare metal
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience with FPGA or DSP programming

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to perform meaningful work on challenging projects regardless of seniority
• High potential for transition into a full-time Associate Engineer role after the internship
• Inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives
• Work in a high-growth environment with significant investment and a strong project backlog