Embedded Firmware Intern

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

Overview of the role:

Our team develops custom in-house emulator boards used to simulate sensors, motors, and other system components for integration testing and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) environments.

We are looking for an Embedded Firmware Intern to support the development of firmware running on microcontrollers used in these emulator platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based emulator boards.

• Implement sensor and actuator emulation logic.

• Support development of motor emulation functionality.

• Assist in firmware debugging, testing, and optimization.

• Work closely with the hardware engineering intern to integrate firmware with new custom boards.

• Support integration of emulator boards into HiL testing platforms.

• Investigate and resolve issues discovered during system validation.

• Contribute to documentation and code organization.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar.

• Basic experience with embedded C/C++ programming.

• Familiarity with microcontroller architectures.

• Understanding of embedded debugging techniques.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with:

• Peripheral drivers (ADC, PWM, SPI, I2C, UART)

• Real-time or low-level embedded development

• STM32 uControllers

• Basic knowledge of sensor interfaces.

• Exposure to control systems or motor control is a plus.

What You Will Learn

• Development of embedded firmware for hardware emulation systems.

• Practical experience with microcontroller programming and debugging.

• Integration of embedded systems into HiL test environments.

• Working in a hardware–software co-development workflow.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:  

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind 

• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them  

• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?  

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly. 
 
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.