Software Engineering Internship, Embedded Systems

About the Role

Apex is seeking talented software engineers for an internship opportunity on our software team. This role involves working closely with the broader engineering team on challenging projects with a focus on reliability and efficiency. The internship is a 12-week program designed for hands-on experience, professional growth, and learning about satellites. Interns will be assigned a project with a dedicated mentor and participate in learning sessions and community events.

Software Engineering (Embedded Systems) Internship

Interns will contribute to developing and improving software that controls satellites, including embedded systems, simulations, and user interfaces. Responsibilities include making improvements to Microcontroller devices used in space and writing embedded software for new hardware components.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and improving satellite control software.
• Work on embedded systems, simulations, and user interfaces.
• Improve Microcontroller devices utilized in space.
• Write embedded software for new hardware components.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in programming languages C++/C is required.

Qualifications

• Graduating in the Fall of 2027 or in the Spring of 2028.
• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Spring interns should be available to pause or adjust academic commitments (such as taking a semester off or enrolling part-time) for the duration of the 10–12 week program.

ITAR Requirements

• Applicants must either (1) qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or individual granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158) or (2) be able to obtain required export authorizations.