We are looking for a motivated Firmware Engineer Intern to join us fully remotely from anywhere in the country. This internship is a fantastic opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on, real-world experience, learn from experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful projects from day one.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Embedded C, ARM and Debugging to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You do not need years of experience for this role — what matters most is curiosity, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in aerospace & defense. A solid foundation in Embedded C and ARM, good communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude will help you make the most of the opportunity.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Terra Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Firmware Engineer Intern at Terra Technologies, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Represent the team and the company professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Uphold the company's values, policies, security requirements and standards of professional conduct in all activities.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
What we're looking for
Currently pursuing or recently completed a relevant degreeStrong working knowledge of Embedded C, ARM and Debugging
Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Terra Technologies, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Transparent communication, regular all-hands updates and direct, approachable access to leadership.
- earned, casual and sick leave in line with company policy, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- Transparent, structured pay bands and clear criteria for progression, so you always know how to grow your earnings.
- Thoughtful welcome kits, branded swag and little extras that make you feel part of the team.
- A culture that actively encourages experimentation, stretch projects and learning from both wins and mistakes.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Regular team lunches, celebrations, offsites and social events that make work more fun, human and connected.
- Hybrid and remote-friendly working options, with the trust and autonomy to manage your own time and output.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- A dedicated annual learning and development budget you can spend on courses, books, certifications and conferences.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Access to telemedicine and online doctor consultations so you can get care quickly, wherever you are.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Opportunities to attend, speak at and learn from industry events and conferences.
Education
Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering