2026 Intern - Software
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About this role
About Forterra
At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.
Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.
About the role
Forterra is looking to bring on high-energy, inquisitive interns to join our Engineering team. This role will give interns an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the ground-based autonomous vehicle space, contributing to real-world projects and solving complex problems.
What you'll do
- Assist with design, development, and testing of projects under guidance from senior engineers.
- Perform research and gather technical data to support engineering decisions.
- Write, review, and update technical documentation, reports, and project logs.
- Help build prototypes, run simulations, or execute test procedures.
- Shadow engineers to gain exposure to real-world problem-solving and technical decision-making.
- Present progress updates or final project results to the team or leadership.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar.
- Ability to translate abstract concepts into technical solutions - specifically in the software space.
- Experience or significant interest in autonomous mobility and robotic locomotion.
- Strong ability to problem-solve, acts as a self-starter, doesn’t shy away from technical challenges.
- Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to plan architecture to anticipate future technical expansion.
- Ability to work independently.
- Relentless in your pursuit of solving the problem or challenge.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with C/C++.
- Experience with Linux.