As a Flight/Embedded Software Intern, your core responsibility will be to write embedded code on custom avionics hardware for executing ground test and flight functions. You will work with avionics hardware engineers, propulsion engineers, GNC engineers, and others. You will have the opportunity to contribute to various aspects of spacecraft development, including bench testing of new hardware, automation of test and manufacturing equipment, and writing code for use in flight.

The internship will run from May to August of 2026.

Implement and improve low-level processor functions such as controls of peripherals, and setup of communication interfaces
Implement and improve functions such as closed loop control of physical processes
Write scrappy code to support development testing of avionics, fluids, and propulsion devices
Write rigorous, reviewed, and tested code to support manufacturing and flight

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience developing your own embedded microcontroller code for an extracurricular project, ideally in C, C++, Rust, or assembly
Ability to communicate technical challenges, explain rationale and/or resolve concerns

Flight/Embedded Software Engineering Intern

Impulse Space