Embedded Engineering Spring 2026 Co-Op (Boston, MA)
Job Description
- Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems
- Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings
- Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure
- Classroom or project experience in developing code (Verilog, VHDL) for FPGAs
- Ownership of a tailored project
- Partner with a senior engineer for mentorship
- Develop high-quality C/C++ code
- Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
- Integrate software from multiple departments
- Develop software systems for avionics sensors, sub-systems, and payloads
- Facilitate design process for software system architecture updates
- Minimum 2 years coursework in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineer
- Strong C/C++ background
- Experience in bare-metal firmware development for embedded systems
- Experience with continuous integration/delivery & unit testing
- Familiarity with git and build systems like CMake
- Housing stipend provided for those who qualify
- PTO
- 401k
- healthcare
Shield AI is seeking an exceptional Co-op candidate to join the team in building our autonomous aircraft. You will join a team of highly talented cross-functional engineers that exhibit a culture of mentorship, kindness, ownership, and hard work. The start date and duration of the Co-op are flexible. The Embedded Software team is focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware, operating systems and applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Embedded Software engineers work with customer programs, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the Autonomy AI team to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics, and groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence applications.
What you'll do:
- You will be given ownership of a project that is tailored to the start date, duration, and location of your Co-op.
- You will be partnered with a senior engineer as mentor and guide for technical input and professional development.
- Develop high-quality C/C++ code
- Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
- Integrate software from multiple departments to include firmware, software test and verification, Autonomy AI, and Ground Control Stations (GCS)
- Develop software systems to implement and integrate interfaces to modern avionics sensors, sub-systems, and payloads
- Facilitate the design process for updates to the software system architecture
Required Qualifications:
- Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of coursework towards a degree in a related field (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer)
- Strong C/C++ background
- Experience in bare-metal firmware development for embedded systems
- Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery & unit testing to assure software quality
- Familiarity with common version control (git) and build systems (CMake, or similar)
- Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems
- Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings. School projects are applicable experience.
- Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.
- Classroom or project experience in developing code (Verilog, VHDL) for FPGAs
$35 - $50 an hour
Rising Bachelor's graduate = $35/hour
Rising Master's graduate = $43/hour
Rising PhD graduate = $50/hour
+ Housing stipend provided for those who qualify.
This role may also be eligible for certain benefits like PTO, 401k, healthcare, etc.
