Flight Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Reliable Robotics
Mountain View, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Students with in-progress degrees in computer science or engineering and C/C++ experience will find this hands-on, collaborative role in aviation software development.

Best fit for

  • Students with in-progress degrees in computer science or engineering and C/C++ experience will find this hands-on, collaborative role in aviation software development.
    — “In-progress college degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, or similar”
  • Candidates with a strong grasp of software simulation frameworks and safety-critical system testing will thrive in this role.
    — “Develop and enhance the software simulation framework that accelerates testing of safety-critical systems”

Things to consider

  • The role requires adherence to U.S. export control laws and may not proceed for non-U.S. persons without proper authorization.
    — “This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls.”
  • Non-U.S. applicants must provide legal documentation establishing their status, which may affect application progression.
    — “All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with C/C++ and highlight projects involving embedded systems or real-time software.
    — “Experience with C/C++”
  • Showcase your ability to work on end-to-end system testing and simulation development in your resume and interview examples.
    — “Plan and execute end-to-end system tests in simulation, on flight hardware in the lab, and in the air”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of software requirements and architecture through specific examples in your application materials.
    — “Work with peers to establish requirements for software”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Implement flight software
  • Develop software simulation framework
  • Participate in peer review
Typical background
In-progress college degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, or similar

Skills & requirements

Required

C/c++Flight SoftwareSoftware SimulationSystem Requirements

Preferred

Computer ArchitectureOperating SystemsNetworkingCommunication Skills

Stack & domain

C/c++Computer ArchitectureOperating SystemsNetworkingCommunicationAerospaceRoboticsSelf-driving Cars

About the role

Original posting from Reliable Robotics via Ashby

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

Reliable Robotics has year-round internship opportunities for students pursuing a degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, robotics or a similar field of study. Successful candidates will work alongside senior engineers to design, develop and test production systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Take ownership of software projects from design through implementation and test
  • Implement elegant flight software for sensors, control systems, actuators, telemetry, fault handling and other vehicle subsystems
  • Develop and enhance the software simulation framework that accelerates testing of safety-critical systems
  • Work with peers to establish requirements for software
  • Participate in peer review of system requirements, architecture, and software
  • Plan and execute end-to-end system tests in simulation, on flight hardware in the lab, and in the air

BASIC SUCCESS CRITERIA

  • In-progress college degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, or similar
  • Experience with C/C++

PREFERRED SUCCESS CRITERIA

  • Understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and networking
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to work@reliable.co

Source: Reliable Robotics careers (Ashby)

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