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Embedded Software Engineer Co-op

CompanyMORSE Corp Co-op Opportunities
LocationCambridge
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 25, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves developing embedded software for UAS R&D programs and integrating novel algorithms with hardware platforms. You will also support flight tests by defining objectives, configuring avionics, and operating ground stations.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$28 - $33
Company Size
200
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
MORSE is a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers who use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. MORSE is an employee-owned company that provides customer-focused algorithm development, software development, and system integration services for Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Mission Planning, Situational Awareness, Computer Vision, and Manned and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
About the Role

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.  

As an Embedded Software Engineer Co-op at MORSE, you will be developing software to support Hardware/Software integration or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) R&D programs. In this role, you will be involved with all aspects of the engineering design cycle from concept through deployment.

Your responsibilities will include integrating novel algorithms with software, setting up and performing simulations to support integration efforts, and supporting flight tests to evaluate software performance. You will play a critical role in flight testing by defining test objectives, configuring software on aircraft avionics, and operating ground stations to monitor and control aircraft in flight.

Working alongside experts in sensing and control technologies, you will help integrate cutting-edge capabilities into novel platforms and support testing in both lab and field environments. In this position, you are motivated to focus on the intersection of the user, software, and hardware to ensure that deployed autonomous systems can execute their mission successfully while exceeding the customer's expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded software 

  • Updating and executing simulation software to test and evaluate novel capabilities 

  • Interface with technology SMEs to integration new algorithms and subsystems into vehicle platforms.

  • Support flight tests. Including setup, system checkouts, ground station operation, log retrieval and analysis, and debugging.

  • Communicate design status, test results, and suggestions in a timely and efficient manner

 

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong and diverse background with an emphasis on software development for embedded systems.  Prior experience working on multi-disciplinary projects that exist at the confluence of mechanical, electrical, systems, and software engineering is strongly desired.  Finally, the ideal candidate should be able to decompose complex problems into their constituent components, devise plans for executing each piece of the problem, and follow-through on solution development, test, and verification.

 

  • Working towards a BS or MS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

  • Strong proficiency with C/C++, Python, and Rust 

  • Experience with RTOS and embedded communication protocols (UART, I2C, CAN, etc)

  • Experience with control hardware setup. Examples include telemetry harness setup, radio configuration, power system installation and monitoring

  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills

  • US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

 

MORSE Corp’s pay range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

Compensation
$28—$33 USD

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for our employees. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.

Key Skills
C/C++PythonRustEmbedded SystemsRTOSUARTI2CCANTelemetryRadio ConfigurationDebuggingTroubleshootingFlight TestingSimulation SoftwareHardware/Software Integration
Categories
SoftwareEngineeringTechnologySecurity & SafetyScience & Research