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ARKA Group, LP · 3 months ago

Embedded Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 {A}

Colorado Springs, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$23/hr - $29/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Intern to work on embedded software and microprocessor designs in ARKA designed hardware, collaborating with team members to solve mission-critical challenges.

AerospaceCommunication HardwareHardwareInformation TechnologyManufacturingOptical CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, scope, and implement technical solutions that scale across ARKA products and customer sets

Take instruction from other Embedded SW or Firmware engineers on tasks and design approach

Communicate and collaborate across the engineering team and product owners

Evaluate and recommend solutions and work with other team members on designs

Help to define and prioritize tasks that you are assigned to work on

Provide review and feedback during Software designs reviews

Continuously improve, adapt, and grow

Qualification

CC++PythonEmbedded microprocessorsTest equipmentModular programmingOOP conceptsPCB schematicsTelemetrySatellite communicationsAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

University Sophomore, Junior or Senior. Working towards a BS/BE in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering

Professional or lab experience with languages such as C, C++, Python, or Rust

Professional or lab experience with Embedded microprocessors. Experience with compile, run, and debug of embedded applications

Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc

Create functional block diagrams for design review prior code development

Passionate about fostering good engineering practices and processes

Understanding of testing and troubleshooting principles

Excellent communication and analytical skills with an eye for detail

Preferred

Experience with ARM A-series microprocessors or Xilinx SoC chips

Knowledge of modular programming and OOP concepts

Read/analyze/review PCB schematics and layouts

Familiar with telemetry and satellite communications

Benefits

Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field and share your unique ideas and creative problem-solving skills to help us continue our legacy of innovation

Flourish and seamlessly develop great relationships with co-workers

Network with students from other universities

Participate in activities that support our local communities

Work alongside our talented team, including employees who started as interns or co-ops

Enjoy companywide employee activities

Receive competitive compensation and paid holidays