Embedded Software Eng Intern - (Baton Rouge, LA/Frederick, MD)

Bascom Hunter provides custom aerospace and defense solutions and is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Intern. The intern will support the design, development, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of embedded software and firmware for mission-critical systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded software and firmware for aerospace and defense systems
• Write, debug, test, and optimize embedded software using languages such as C and C++
• Develop software for microcontrollers, processors, and other embedded computing platforms
• Support hardware/software integration and troubleshoot issues at the component, subsystem, and system levels
• Assist with the development of device drivers, communication interfaces, control logic, and other low-level software
• Interface embedded software with sensors, actuators, electronic components, and other system hardware
• Support implementation and testing of communication protocols and interfaces
• Develop test software, scripts, and tools to support software verification and system-level testing
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, integration activities, and technical meetings
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineers to develop integrated solutions
• Assist with laboratory testing, data collection, troubleshooting, and analysis of system performance
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including software requirements, design documentation, test procedures, and test reports

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience programming in C or C++
• Understanding of fundamental embedded systems and software development concepts
• Basic understanding of computer architecture, digital electronics, and hardware/software interfaces
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing software or firmware for microcontrollers, microprocessors, FPGAs, or other embedded platforms
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal embedded development
• Experience with embedded communication interfaces and protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, or similar interfaces
• Familiarity with device drivers, bootloaders, or board support packages

Benefits:

• Paid internship opportunity
• Full-time and part-time schedules available
• Flexible start and end dates based on the intern's academic schedule
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on real aerospace and defense engineering programs
• May provide a pathway to future employment opportunities with Bascom Hunter