Castelion
Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Spring 2027
Torrance, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 7, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503 - Education
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Person status required due to ITAR regulations; role requires access to export-controlled information without additional export licensing. If designated, employment may also depend on obtaining and maintaining required U.S. Government security clearance or other authorization.
About the job
Develop and validate embedded software for missile systems, including low-level firmware, hardware integration, and testing.
What you'll do
- Develop, test, and debug firmware and device drivers for embedded systems and flight hardware.
- Bring up hardware and validate integration through hardware-in-the-loop tests and bench testing.
- Collaborate with hardware, GNC, and flight test teams; document work and share learnings.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; rising junior, senior, or graduate student at internship time.
- Strong C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems.
- Experience with microcontrollers or SoCs and familiarity with bare-metal or RTOS environments.
- U.S. Person status required; understanding of board bring-up and debugging fundamentals, and some familiarity with common protocols.
Nice to have
- Experience integrating analog/digital hardware with firmware.
- Familiarity with missile systems, defense technology, or aerospace components.
Tools
C/C++, ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC, SPI, I2C, CAN
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative