Shield AISummer 2027 Intern - Embedded Firmware - 5810
Shield AI is hiring a Summer 2027 Intern - Embedded Firmware - 5810 in Dallas, United States. It pays $37-$97/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on Shield AI.
Level's read on this job
- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Level classes it as an internship.
- Shield AI has 654 other open roles on Level.
- Posted in the last few days.
AI in this role
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
Required Qualifications
* Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of coursework towards a degree in a related field (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer)
* Strong C/C++ background
* Experience in bare-metal firmware development for embedded systems
* Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery & unit testing to assure software quality
* Familiarity with common version control (git) and build systems (CMake, or similar)
* Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems
* Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings. School projects are applicable experience.
* Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.
* Classroom or project experience in developing code (Verilog, VHDL) for FPGAs
How we rate this
Summer 2027 Intern - Embedded Firmware - 5810 at Shield AI rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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