Summer 2027 Intern - Embedded Firmware - 5810
Shield AI · Dallas, Texas
Posted November 2, 2026
Job Description
The Embedded Software team is a motivated group of engineers focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware, operating systems and applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Embedded Software engineers work with customer programs, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the Autonomy AI team to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics, and groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence applications.
As a member of the Embedded Software team, you will develop and maintain software architectures, generate and maintain all levels of software requirements, document and present software designs, and coordinate software development across multi-disciplinary teams.
What You’ll Do
* Develop high-quality C/C++ code
* Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
* Integrate software from multiple departments to include firmware, software test and verification, Autonomy AI, and Ground Control Stations (GCS)
* Develop software systems to implement and integrate interfaces to modern avionics sensors, sub-systems, and payloads
* Facilitate the design process for updates to the software system architecture
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