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

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

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-site at our Toronto office (24 Ward Street).

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.)