About the role#
As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you will work within the Software Engineering group to build Squire, the verification framework for Viceroy VCS software. You will contribute to the same codebase as the embedded team, writing infrastructure that allows the team to verify flight control code against certifiable standards. Since the architecture of Squire is currently being defined, you will participate in making design decisions and building foundational testing tools that will help get Seagliders into coastal routes.
What you'll do#
- Write C++ test harnesses that hook into Viceroy VCS software to exercise and validate flight control code.
- Develop Python tooling to generate test cases, parse results, and automate test runs.
- Build tests that are traceable to requirements.
- Commit clean, reviewable code to the shared embedded team repository.
- Work with electronic hardware and microprocessors to validate software.
- Shape the architecture of the Squire verification framework.
- Build the groundwork for hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on goals and resolve integration or debugging issues.
- Improve development processes and turn one-off fixes into scalable solutions.
What you'll need#
- Strong C++ fundamentals with the ability to read and write embedded C++.
- Practical experience with Python scripting for test automation and data parsing.
- Understanding of test design, unit testing, and requirements traceability.
- Experience with git, including commits, branches, and standard code review workflows.
- Ability to work directly with electronic hardware and microprocessors.
- Ability to make decisions and adapt when plans are not fully specified.
- Preferred: Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or certification standards such as DO-178C.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About REGENT
REGENT is a maritime transportation company based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Founded in 2020, the firm designs and manufactures Seaglider vessels. These wing-in-ground-effect craft operate above the water to connect coastal destinations. The company employs between 51 and 200 people.
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