Embedded Systems and Software Intern

How will you contribute to IENAI SPACE?

As an Embedded (Systems and Software) Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in embedded software, electronics prototypes and real engineering workflows. You will contribute to firmware and software development for our propulsion system (under supervision), and create or collaborate in small software projects for hardware validation, ground support and lab automation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the embedded systems and software team, contributing to supervised development tasks and assignments of limited complexity.
• Collaborating with hardware teams by providing software for functional tests, prototype bring-up and hardware validation activities.
• Contributing to laboratory setups, participating in sensor and peripheral testing, measurement sessions and basic debugging activities.
• Preparing simple documentation, including basic procedures, notes and test results.

What is your department like?

You will be part of our Embedded Systems and Software team, which is part of our Electric Propulsion department. This team is in charge of designing, developing, testing and maintaining all firmware and software controlling our ATHENA propulsion system and laboratory equipment. What will make you succeed?

We are looking for (must have):

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor/Master degree in Software Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of C and C++ programming.
• Interest in embedded systems, hardware, and software development.
• Ability to learn quickly and follow technical guidance.
• Proactivity, curiosity and motivation to learn in an R&D environment.

 

We also value (nice to have):

• Experience with Arduino or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of communication buses such as UART, SPI, or I²C.
• Basic electronics and sensor knowledge.
• Familiarity with version control software (Git).

What do we offer?

• Paid Internship
• Flexible working hours, allowing you to manage your schedule for better work-life balance.
• Hybrid work model: work remotely up to 10 days per month.
• A dynamic environment and a motivated team committed to a unique and fast-growing project.
• Autonomy and responsibility: your contributions will directly shape our technology and success.

What will your recruitment process be like?

Here is a quick overview of the recruitment process:

• Application review: we carefully assess your CV and experience.
• Culture and values interview: a chat with our People team to ensure we share the same mindset and values.
• Technical interview: meet the Tech Lead and showcase your technical skills. 

About us

IENAI SPACE is a fast-growing startup based in Madrid, developing an end-to-end ecosystem of in-space mobility products, including propulsion systems and engineering SaaS. We are an innovative company in the "New Space" sector, composed of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team of engineers, PhDs, and developers aiming to revolutionize space mobility and propulsion for small satellites. We recently kickstarted our commercial phase with our first product: 360™, a Mission and Space Mobility analysis SaaS.

 

Our mission is to build tailored, end-to-end space mobility products and services for the next generation of small satellites empowering a sustainable new space economy.