General Dynamics · 17 hours ago
Co-Op Embedded Software Engineer
AZ-Scottsdale, UNAVAILABLE, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$0/yr - $0/yrGeneral Dynamics is a leading company in high technology solutions for defense and scientific arenas. They are seeking an Engineering Intern to assist in the development of embedded software and support various technical projects within their core mission.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in the development, configuration, and integration of embedded software under the guidance of experienced engineers
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to design, implement, and test FPGA-based systems
Support the development and debugging of software in C/C++ for embedded systems, including working with build tools like make
Gain exposure to projects involving AMD Versal and ZynqMP FPGAs, as well as Intel x86 chip architectures
Assist in the development and maintenance of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Work within Linux/Unix environments, including basic shell scripting, to support embedded systems development
Learn to debug and troubleshoot embedded software and hardware interactions
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
A strong desire to learn and grow in the field of embedded systems
Exposure to C/C++ programming through coursework, academic projects, or personal initiatives
Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments, including working in a bash terminal
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eagerness to learn hardware debugging techniques
Effective communication skills and a willingness to collaborate with team members
Preferred
Some academic or personal project experience with tools such as Yocto, Buildroot, or Petalinux
Basic understanding of FPGA technologies and their applications in embedded systems
Familiarity with AMD Versal or ZynqMP FPGAs
Some exposure to Intel x86 chip architectures
Interest in CI/CD principles and tools
Comfortable working in a lab environment developing/debugging software interfaces on hardware
GPA of 3.00 or higher
Ability to work year around, able to work ~14 or more hours per week (we accommodate school schedules)
12 months or more remaining until graduation
Demonstrated ability to work in teams
Participated in extracurricular and community service activities
Previous internships
Benefits
A hands-on learning experience in a supportive and innovative environment.
Mentorship from experienced professionals working on state-of-the-art technologies.
Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects and gain practical experience in embedded systems development.
A chance to build your resume and develop skills for a career in embedded systems engineering.
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
Founded in 1899
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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