Position Details

Type Internship

Experience intern

Exp. Years Internship

Education Not specified

Category Software Engineering

About this role

Support the development of software for autonomous rail vehicles, focusing on embedded systems and communication protocols, to accelerate prototype testing and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Own subsystem development
Write device drivers
Implement communication protocols
Test on prototype hardware
Support system integration

Technical Overview

Writing device drivers and control software in Rust for vehicle subsystems, integrating sensors, and ensuring safety-critical communication on prototype hardware.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an intern with foundational knowledge of embedded systems and proficiency in Rust. They should be eager to contribute to vehicle subsystem development, working closely with hardware and software teams in a structured engineering lifecycle.

Must-Have Skills

RustDevice driversCommunications interfacesEmbedded systemsSubsystem development

Nice-to-Have Skills

Control algorithmsSensor integrationSafety protocolsVehicle hardware testing

Tools & Platforms

DevkitsTestbedsPrototype hardware

Required Skills

RustDevice driversCommunications interfacesEmbedded systemsVehicle subsystemControl algorithmsSensor interfacesSafety protocolsCANEthernetSerialDiagnosticsTelemetryPrototype hardware

Hard Skills

RustDevice driversCommunications interfacesBusiness logicEmbedded computersVehicle subsystem designControl algorithmsSensor interfacesSafety-critical communication protocolsCANEthernetSerialVehicle communicationsDiagnosticsTelemetryOperational decision-making

Soft Skills

Structured engineering lifecycleRequirements gatheringDesign documentationTestingSystem integration

Industry & Role

Industry Transportation, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles

Job Function Develop embedded software for autonomous vehicle subsystems

Keywords for Your Resume

RustDevice driversCommunications interfacesEmbedded systemsVehicle subsystemControl algorithmsSensor interfacesSafety-critical communication protocolsCANEthernetSerialVehicle communicationsDiagnosticsTelemetryPrototype hardwareSystem designRequirements gatheringTestingSystem integration

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with embedded systems or Rust, No interest in vehicle hardware or robotics, Unwillingness to work in Los Angeles

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