Summer Embedded Developer Intern
Columbia, MDInternship$22.93–40.14/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
Parsons seeks an Embedded Software Engineer intern to learn from engineers and participate in the software engineering process. The role involves developing software for hardware-interacting and constrained environments, working in Linux, and collaborating across engineering disciplines. Three- and six-month internships are available with flexible start and end dates.
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Full job description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to learn from brilliant engineers and participate in all steps of the software engineering process.
3 month and 6 month internships are available with flexible start/end dates.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Develop, test, debug, and document software in a collaborative engineering environment.
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Write software in C/C++ and Python for applications that interact with hardware, sensors, communications systems, or other constrained environments.
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Work in a Linux development environment using Git and standard software development tools.
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Troubleshoot issues across software, hardware, and system interfaces.
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Collaborate with engineers from software, electrical, systems, and test disciplines.
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Participate in requirements analysis, design discussions, code reviews, integration, and system testing.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
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Qualified candidate must be in progress of obtaining a BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related discipline.
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Must be a US citizen.
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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Experience working in a Linux development environment.
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Basic programming experience in at least one object-oriented or systems programming language, such as C, C++, Rust, or Python.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
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Scripting experience for example with Python, Bash, or Shell.
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Experience with serial communications or protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, TCP/IP, or similar technologies.
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Coursework or project experience involving robotics, electronics, digital systems, signal processing, or autonomous systems.
Security Clearance Requirement:
None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,316 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$22.93–40.14/hr
- US median$55–70/hr101 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $31.54/hr, is 53% below the US median midpoint ($67/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Embedded Software Engineer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 29 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs in Maryland and 1,316 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
- Northrop Grumman12 open
- Booz Allen Hamilton3 open
- Actalent2 open
- Experience
- Embedded Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (1,090 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 540 of the 1,316 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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