CesiumAstro
Summer 2027 - Embedded Software Engineering Internship
Austin, TX · On-site · Internship · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Education
- Current enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional residents, asylees, refugees, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations.
About the job
Design embedded software for satellite communication systems and CesiumAstro space electronics products.
What you'll do
- Develop low- and high-level software, including microcontroller programming, drivers, board support packages, applications, and user interfaces.
- Work with Cesium engineers on assignments based on project availability and intern interests.
- Present work to peers, mentors, and executive leadership.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering at an accredited university.
- GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Advanced coursework in embedded systems.
- Programming experience in C or C++; familiarity with software configuration management, defect tracking, and peer review tools; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Embedded systems design using real-time Linux or preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems.
- Experience or knowledge in multithreading, resource management, real-time coding, IP protocols, interfaces, hardware subsystems, or military, aerospace, or automotive products; ability to read schematics and component data sheets.
Tools
C, C++, real-time Linux
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