Summer 2027 Embedded Software Engineering Intern

Job ID: 115336

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with and assist engineers in the conduct of various engineering assignments

• Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and also learn new things

• Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers

• Complete assigned tasks on time

• Gather and assemble data for engineers

• May be required to help in research in a particular field

• Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers

• Assist engineers with appropriate design details

• Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network

• Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices

• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Engineering student; some progress towards engineering degree

• Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network

• Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn

• Good understanding of software development using C/C++ and Python on Linux operating systems, with some experience on Windows as well.

• Good understanding of multi-threading and multi-processing concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced in developing embedded drivers on Linux for interfaces such as TCP/IP, UART, I²C, PCIe, and others.
• Experienced in modern software development practices, including version control systems (Git), defect tracking tools (preferably Jira), peer code reviews, and Agile methodologies.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.#AIS