About the role#
As an Engineering Intern, you will support the development, implementation, and certification of safety-critical software products for Aerospace, Industrial, and Automotive customers. You will work alongside software engineers, architects, and product management teams to build and certify VxWorks and HVP features on platforms including ARM and IA. This role offers hands-on experience with real-world projects and system software for next-generation hardware.
What you'll do#
- Support the development of software modules for VxWorks and HVP products.
- Contribute to feature implementation, certification activities, and defect resolution.
- Collaborate with product management and system architects to implement requirements.
- Participate in the development and certification of software on ARM, IA, and related platforms.
- Identify opportunities to improve features and engineering processes.
- Contribute ideas for product enhancements and future iterations.
- Work effectively with global software engineering teams.
- Work closely with an assigned mentor to learn and contribute to project deliverables.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Third or fourth year of study is preferred.
- Completed Operating Systems coursework.
- Strong understanding of RTOS and embedded systems fundamentals.
- Familiarity with building and developing software modules.
- Exposure to driver or board-level software development and integration.
- C/C++ programming skills.
- Excellent analytical and debugging skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to meet eligibility requirements for covered network and security-sensitive projects.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Kanata, Ontario, Canada.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship with a rolling term.
About Aptiv
Aptiv is a global technology company that builds software and hardware for the automotive industry. It focuses on autonomous vehicles, connected cars, and smart vehicle architecture. The company maintains a large workforce of over 32,000 employees with offices in multiple countries including the United States, Germany, and China. It operates as a public company headquartered in Schaffhausen.
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