Reactor Software Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About this role
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Antares is developing inherently safe, deployable fission microreactors for use on Earth, underwater, and in space. The Software Engineering Intern will support embedded software development, hardware-in-the-loop testing, system telemetry, diagnostics, and monitoring tools for reactor hardware.
Responsibilities
Support the development, debugging, and testing of embedded software, including hardware interfaces, diagnostic capabilities, automated testing, and development tools Perform hands-on testing and validation of hardware-in-the-loop environments, executing test procedures and evaluating system behavior against expected results Reproduce and investigate software and hardware-in-the-loop failures, document results, and help identify the source of unexpected system behavior Improve test coverage and validation processes based on findings from hands-on system testing Improve system telemetry from source to destination by instrumenting software components and routing and validating telemetry data Integrate system signals into HMI and Grafana so system health and behavior are consistently available for monitoring and troubleshooting
Qualifications: Enrolled in at least a bachelor's degree program, and going into your Junior or Senior year of studies Must have prior internship experience, or significant (>1yr) project team, laboratory, or research experience To conform to U.S.
Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
Department of State GPA of 3.5 or above Experience developing, debugging, or testing embedded software Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing or other hands-on software/hardware integration and validation Experience with software instrumentation, telemetry, or system monitoring Experience with HMI and/or Grafana Experience in a University club or organization Leadership role preferred Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills (examples: leading a student project team, presenting research at conferences, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Ability to work cross-departmentally with different groups and teams Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
Benefits: Interns will receive a relocation and housing stipend as part of their offer package.