Software Engineering Intern

American Rheinmetall

Job Location:

Auburn Hills, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design development and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles vehicle systems and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems fabricated structures armored products rubber solutions and track systems delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets at the speed of need. As part of the global Rheinmetall family we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting the design development and integration of complex military combat vehicle software based systems. SW Engineering Interns will be tasked by Program SW team leads in order to contribute directly to critical path elements. The individual can expect daily fluctuations in priorities; however will be exposed to a variety of activities including but not limited to planning requirement development software design coding unit testing and integration.

On-site in Auburn Hills MI. Summer 2026*

Essential Functions:

Support vehicle software development
- Software requirements analysis derivation decomposition and management activities
- Research simulate and analyze software solutions to evaluate system performance to meet customer requirements
- Perform trade studies to compare alternative approaches
- Develop software requirement specifications algorithms logic flow-charts / activity diagrams leverage SysML Modeling and Simulation input
- Develop vehicle software and cybersecurity employing rapid prototyping agile development DevSecOps
- Exposure to and/or experience with software life-cycle development verification configuration and integration tools (Git CANoe Jira Confluence Razorcat Tessy Matlab/Simulink Labview )
- Familiarity with development and integration of drivers apps kernels containers and VMs
- Support of CPU GPU and FPGA integration using design tools
- Interact with external customers and suppliers
Component/Vehicle test support
- Understand/create test requirements
- Create/review test plans
- Support prototype development and test
- Support system-integration-lab (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) activities
- Monitor/analyze test results
- Troubleshoot issues and perform corrective action
Support concurrent engineering SIL/HIL integration prototype build/integration activities by providing technical assistance

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience training and/or testing)

Educational working knowledge in the domain of software engineering development and systems integration
Knowledge of Systems based design and related Standards/Processes
Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
Must demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support colleagues to ensure all staff have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities
Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers.
Must be tactful diplomatic and work with integrity honesty and respect for others
Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work effectively with the US team suppliers customer and corporate parent staff.
High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing analysis with doing. Work on own initiative
Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines

Education:

Working toward BSc Engineering (e.g. Electrical Computer Science Software Systems Aerospace Automotive)

Experience:

0-3 years experience with Linux standards
0-3 years experience with Embedded C/C UML/SysML Model-based SW Dev
Hands on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes multi-meters logic analyzers function generators network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
0-3 years experience with Confluence DOORS NG MS Office
0-3 years experience with standard bus protocols (J1939 CANBus RS422/485 802.3 Ethernet)
0-3 years experience with TCP/IP/UDP DDS Multicast DisplayPort HDMI HD-SDI protocols

Background Prerequisites:

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks and controlled substance testing.
All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.

Preferred Qualifications:

Educational knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering and vehicle principles
Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings possess the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that makes sense and be able to assimilate complex instructions easily with all levels of management and staff to establish productive relationships

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Ability to stand for long periods

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sex (including pregnancy) gender identity national origin age disability or marital status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Required Experience:

Intern