Embedded Software Engineering Intern (January 2027) (4 months)

We invest heavily to deliver the best products to our customers, and so we’re on the hunt for a top-tier Embedded Software Engineering Intern who will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks, including satellite on-board software, payload software, IoT modules and ground equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop reliable, high quality software related to: on board software for our next generation of satellites; Embedded Linux for both space and ground systems; Firmware and drivers; IoT modules
• Writing thorough tests and documentation
• Participating in software design review and code review processes
• Work with electrical, digital design, and operations teams to identify required features and solidify the system architecture

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working in embedded systems
• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science or equivalent degree program
• Strong software design and development skills, including algorithms, testing and debugging
• Proficiency in C/C++, with general familiarity in embedded concepts (e.g., multitasking, real-time constraints, hardware interfaces) considered an asset; specific project work may vary
• Experience with embedded operating systems and build systems, including OpenEmbedded/Yocto and FreeRTOS
• Embedded Linux experience; user-space development most common, kernel or driver work possible depending on project needs
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively use git
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering and development tools to improve productivity, design quality, and innovation while adapting to evolving technologies and best practices
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and returning to studies after the internship
• Available for a full-time internship beginning January 2027 for 4 months.
• Work out of our new Toronto office (24 Ward Street)!This position is on-siteat our Toronto office (24 Ward Street).

Bonus Points:

• Relevant experience with hobbies or University design team
• Python development experience
• Strong knowledge of computer networking and modern networking protocols
• Experience with RTL (Verilog and/or VHDL) and embedded SoCs
• Hardware debugging experience (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)