Undergraduate Embedded Software Intern

Do you want to create technology that makes a difference in the world? At Applied Research Associates (ARA), we create software that improves our nation’s safety and security.

ARA has been the recognized defense industry leader in augmented reality (AR) software applications for over a decade.

ARA is 100% employee-owned, which means that everyone benefits from the company’s success.

As a part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a unique real-world impact!

For this position we are looking for an enthusiastic science or engineering student to work and learn in our Military Operations and Systems Directorate.

Our directorate is responsible for ARA’s augmented reality technology, which is used by the US Army and others to improve the situational awareness of our soldiers on the battlefield.

Our AR technology provides accurate, timely information so that teams can make the right decisions and operate with enhanced safety and speed.

It is not an overstatement to say that this capability will save lives, by improving coordination, decisiveness, and communication.

Specifically, we need students who are passionate about growing their engineering skills.

During this internship you’ll work side by side with our engineering staff.

You’ll have close collaboration with experts in mechanical, electrical, system, and algorithm design.

A successful internship will involve self-study to keep pace with the team, dedication to achieving project goals, and a coachable attitude.

You’ll finish the internship with a letter of reference for use with any future job applications.

It is our hope that internships at ARA encourage students to envision themselves as future employee-owners after graduation.

See what we do, and read about us in the news:


* ARC4 Homepage
+ https://www.ara.com/arc4/


* Read at ARA.com, “US Army Awards ARA Contract for It’s Cutting-Edge Augmented Reality Software”
+ https://www.ara.com/news/us-army-awards-ara-contract-its-cutting-edge-augmented-reality-software/


* Read at Ars Technica, “Head up: Augmented reality prepares for the battlefield”
+ https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/05/heads-up-augmented-reality-prepares-for-the-battlefield/


* WATCH on YouTube, “ARC4 Fieldcraft Series: Marking Points”
+ https://youtu.be/ZCDpdFq_bic

Our technology:


* Embedded software written in C, C++ or Rust


* Resource-constrained systems, such as STM32 and MSP430.


* Signal processing in FPGA fabric


* Custom-built Linux OS drivers integrating embedded devices with application software


* Providing low-latency sensor data to real-time position and orientation estimation algorithms


* Multiple advanced inertial sensor calibration solutions

Our team’s interests:


* Purpose-Built Devices Our code runs on devices that people work with and wear, which comes with unique processing and resource constraints.

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