RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is seeking an intern to join our software engineering team in Eden Prairie, MN. As a member of our team, you will work with our experienced software engineering groups on exciting projects that could range from embedded software development, Model-Based Development, software validation, and test scripting.
This is an Internship position for the Summer of 2026 that could lead to additional opportunities within our organization for future employment.
Software Engineering Intern
This position is associated with the design and development of embedded software that controls machine operations and functions. Various development roles are available that require proficiency in C, C++, and Python. Testing methods include bench testing with controllers.
Responsibilities
- Development of embedded software applications that control operation and gather data using C, C++, or Python.
- Integration of software in a multi-developer Agile team using the Continuous Integration process.
- Functional and integration testing prior to demonstrating to the product owner
- Development and release status tracking using the Agile development process.
- Troubleshooting and debugging using unit tests, vehicle simulators, and bench testing of controllers with hardware in the loop.
- Creation of software design documentation.
Required Skills:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with at least one of the following programming languages (C, C++, Python, Java)
- Experience with GitHub
- Basic Understanding of Embedded Operating Systems
- Highly motivated to solve problems
- Desire to contribute to a results-oriented product development team
- Solid understanding of software development processes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Genuine desire to learn and innovate
Extra Skills:
- Experience with any of the following (Eclipse, Visual Studio, QML, Python, Espressif IDE, FreeRTOS, or MBedOS)
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Prior Embedded Software Development experience.
Compensation for this job will be based on the candidate's skills and experience level. Between $19 and $23 per hour.
Why work for RFA?
RFA Engineering has provided machine design and engineering services to industry-leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is project-based product development of off-highway equipment, including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems, and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Centers in Minneapolis and Dubuque, as well as numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Bachelors of Science or better. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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What We Do
RFA serves 100's of clients ranging in size from Fortune 500 to entrepreneurial start-ups. We deliver engineering services from our Engineering Center in Eden Prairie, MN and at our client’s own facilities. Regardless of the manner which we deliver services, our goal is to please our clients, through consistent value of services which are aligned to the standards of our clients. We strive to work as a transparent extension of our client’s own engineering staff. We work in all areas of mechanical, software and electrical design, including off-highway mobile equipment and mechanical power transmission, consumer, recreational, industrial, medical products and one-of-a-kind special manufacturing machines. To see a complete listing of our open positions, please go to http://www.rfamec.com/careers/career-opportunities.html
