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Summer 2027 Internship - Embedded Software Engineering

General Matter
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Internships
Salary
$32–$46
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar discipline.
  • Development experience in C, C++, Golang, Python, or Rust.
  • General understanding of embedded or low-level systems development.
  • Collaborative team member who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and is eager to learn.
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
Nice to have
  • Exposure to data acquisition system setup, maintenance, or development.
  • Familiarity with electrical hardware troubleshooting or PCBA bring-up.
  • Coursework or project experience in digital signal processing.
  • Exposure to low-level communication protocol debugging.
  • Coursework or project experience with PLC/SCADA systems.
What the job really is

As an Embedded Engineering Intern at General Matter, you will assist in developing safety-critical embedded software for nuclear enrichment systems. Your responsibilities will include writing low-level firmware, supporting control architecture design, and collaborating with various engineering teams to troubleshoot and integrate hardware and software systems.

Benefits
  • Hourly pay range of $32–$46 per hour depending on current standing in school.
  • Monthly housing stipend.
  • Eligible for overtime pay.
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in hours.
  • The role involves working extended hours and weekends as necessary.
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