Internship - RUST for embedded systems

Overview:
We are seeking a motivated ICT student for an internship focused on evaluating the feasibility and impact of transitioning from C/C++ to Rust in embedded systems development. This internship will explore safety, correctness, tooling, training needs, and the practical implications of adopting Rust in a professional embedded software environment.

Objectives:

• Compare Rust with C and C++ in terms of:
  • Memory safety
  • Concurrency safety
  • Compile-time correctness guarantees
  • Runtime performance
• Evaluate the maturity and suitability of Rust for embedded systems:
  • Support for microcontrollers and real-time systems
  • Availability of crates and libraries
  • Community and vendor support
• Assess the transition effort:
  • Required training for embedded software engineers
  • Migration strategies (partial vs. full rewrite)
  • Estimated time frame for adoption
• Identify tooling requirements:
  • Open-source vs. vendor-supported tools
  • IDEs, debuggers, build systems, CI/CD integration
• Highlight potential disadvantages or limitations:
  • Ecosystem maturity
  • Integration with existing C/C++ codebases
  • Long-term maintainability

Deliverables:

• A comparative report with benchmarks and case studies
• A transition roadmap with training recommendations
• A tooling overview and setup guide
• Presentation of findings to the R&D team

Profile:

• ICT or Computer Science student with interest in embedded systems
• Familiarity with C/C++ and basic knowledge of Rust
• Analytical mindset and ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills for presenting technical findings

Duration:

• 3 to 6 months (flexible based on academic schedule)

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Mentorship from experienced embedded software engineers
• Opportunity to influence future technology choices in a professional R&D setting