Avionics Embedded Software Engineer - Summer Internship 2027

Inversion, Playa Vista, California +1

The role

As an Avionics Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you will support the development, integration, verification, and debugging of embedded software for Inversion’s next-generation reentry vehicles. You will sit within the Avionics team and work closely with embedded software, electrical, RF, GNC, test, and vehicle engineers to develop software that interfaces directly with flight hardware.

You will gain hands-on experience developing and debugging firmware and embedded software, bringing up new hardware, integrating sensors and communications interfaces, and validating software in laboratory and hardware-in-the-loop environments. This is a practical, systems-focused internship for students interested in embedded systems, real-time software, flight computers, hardware/software integration, and aerospace applications.

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Avionics Embedded Software Engineer - Summer Internship 2027

Inversion, Playa Vista, California +1

The role

Nice to have

Hands-on experience with an RTOS such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar.
Experience with embedded Linux or low-level software development.
Experience developing device drivers or low-level hardware interfaces.
Familiarity with SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, GPIO, ADCs, or similar embedded interfaces.
Experience debugging embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, or similar tools.
Experience with board bring-up and hardware/software integration.
Experience developing automated software tests or hardware-in-the-loop test systems.
Experience with Python for test automation, data analysis, or development tooling.
Familiarity with real-time concepts such as interrupts, scheduling, concurrency, synchronization, timing constraints, and memory management.
Experience developing embedded systems through Formula SAE, student rocketry, CubeSat, robotics, or similar engineering projects.
Previous internship experience at a space, aerospace, or hardware startup.
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, software configuration management, and collaborative software development practices.

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in-office presence.

The California annual base hourly rate for this role is currently $38-$41. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.

ITAR Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Avionics Embedded Software Engineer - Summer Internship 2027

The role

Avionics Embedded Software Engineer - Summer Internship 2027

The role

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