About the role#
As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern at Baxter Aerospace, you will design, develop, and test embedded software for flight computers and mission-critical systems. This is a hands-on role where you will work alongside hardware and avionics teams to build reliable, high-performance software that meets aerospace standards.
What you'll do#
- Develop and maintain embedded software for flight computers, focusing on real-time performance.
- Write and optimize C code for microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex-M.
- Implement drivers, bootloaders, and middleware for peripherals including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and GPIO.
- Integrate algorithms into embedded applications for navigation, control, and data processing.
- Debug software directly on custom hardware with hardware engineers.
- Perform unit, integration, and system-level testing.
- Ensure compliance with safety-critical aerospace standards and real-time system requirements.
- Participate in system architecture design and software code reviews.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Expertise in C programming for embedded systems.
- Hands-on experience with microcontrollers like ARM Cortex-M.
- Proven track record in embedded system design, coding, and debugging.
- Experience with RTOS, such as FreeRTOS, for scheduling and task management.
- Familiarity with debugging tools like JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
- Strong understanding of deterministic, real-time software design.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Must be a U.S. Person, including U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status.
Location & details#
- Location: St. George, Utah.
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
About Baxter Aerospace
Baxter Aerospace manufactures aviation and aerospace components. The company focuses on technical solutions for aerial missions, including work on wildfire management. It specializes in cryogenics, composites, avionics, and aircraft development. Founded in 2015, the firm operates as a partnership based in St George, Utah. It maintains a staff of 44 employees across two locations.
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