Embedded and Real-Time Software Intern

This is a paid internship. Compensation for this position begins at $29.00 per hour.

Role Summary:

Quantum Signal AI is looking for an Embedded and Real-Time Software Internto help develop performant low-level and embedded software during the summer of gain new skills working onprojectsthat span a variety of applications involving sensor integration real-time networking and infotainment hardware. Outstanding candidates will be comfortable with Linux and C/C and will have experience with robotics or other hardware-facing projects. We are looking for lifelong learners and tinkerers who are interested intackling unfamiliar project challenges!

Location:

Saline Michigan (In-person). Our historic schoolhouse office supports hands-on collaboration mentorship and real-time problem solving.

What Youll Do:

• Design develop troubleshoot test and maintain real-time applications and tooling targeting a variety of architectures and platforms
• Work with complex systems that involve sensors microcontrollers networking custom electronics and in-vehicle hardware
• Collaborate with your mentor alongside other software electrical mechanical and research engineers as part of multidisciplinary project teams
• Develop tests and execute test plans
• Create and collaborate with others on supporting documentation

What Youll Bring:

• Active enrollment in a Computer Engineering Computer Science or related degree program with student status maintained through the academic term immediately following the internship
• Interest inlow-level software embedded systems and hardware-facing development
• Understanding of when you need to ask for help/feedback and willingness to do so
• Experience gained through coursework internships club personal projectsor other hands-on software development activities
• Strong programming fundamentals including data structures algorithms and debugging techniques
• Experience troubleshooting software/hardware and systematically identifying root causes
• Experience developing software in C/C
• Experience working in Linux environments

Bonus Points For:

• Familiarity with C/C development tooling (gcc CMake gdb etc.)
• Familiarity with embedded distributed or multithreaded software
• Previous hobby school club or work experience with:
• Microcontrollers (Arduino STM32 ESP32 etc.)
• Real-Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS Zephyr NuttX etc.)
• Embedded or Real-Time Linux (Raspberry Pi BeagleBone etc.)
• Low-level serial protocols (I2C SPI UART etc.)
• High-speed connectivity protocols (Ethernet USB CAN etc.)
• Sensor processing and integration
• Video and/or audio processing and compression

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you are excited about this role and think you can bring value to Quantum Signal AI we encourage you to apply!

What Youll Get:

• Frequent collaboration with a diverse set of teams at QSAI
• A rare level of work variety and hands-on experience
• A relaxed fun community and environment in which to solve interesting problems
• Opportunity to participate in a 401(k) savings plan
• Ford A/X Plan vehicle discounts
• Mentorship-focused learning that emphasizes engineering fundamentals hands-on problem solving and understanding the underlying principles behind the systems we build.
• Other perks to fuel creativity such as an on-site gymnasium free drinks and snacks and a variety of optional team activities

Candidates for positions with Quantum Signal AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About QSAI:

Founded in 1999 Quantum Signal grew up developing intelligent algorithms and AI. As our engineering R&D services expanded we later sharpened our focus on applications and technology related to mobility sensing perception autonomy and 2019 we became Quantum Signal AI a subsidiary of Ford Motor developing technologies to advance their R&D efforts. We build solutions to enhance the capability robustness safety and acceptance of intelligent ground vehicles in an effort to make transportation more effective and efficient for all.

While AI is part of our name our internship program emphasizes building fundamental engineering knowledge analytical thinking and practical problem-solving skills. We want interns to understand how and why systems work through hands-on experience mentorship and experimentation rather than simply relying on tools to provide answers.

Our HQ in the historic Union School in Saline MI is the perfect playground to develop this cutting-edge technology and were always looking for smart folks who like new challenges learning new skills and technical variety.