Software Engineer Intern - Stem Fair

About the role

Position Summary Red Cat Holding is looking for a motivated Software Engineer Intern to support our engineering team working on the ground control station experience for our drone platforms. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn real-world software engineering — including C++, Android development, and real-time systems — while contributing to features used in actual drone missions. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on problems like: how do you keep a live data connection stable between a drone and a tablet? How do you debug an app that's running slow or crashing? How do you build something that has to work reliably in the field, not just in a lab? No prior drone or aerospace experience needed — we're looking for strong fundamentals and curiosity, with mentorship built in. Working Conditions Primarily computer-based work in an office/lab environment Occasional participation in field testing or facility walk-throughs may be available for hands-on exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and testing features for our Android-based ground control application, under the guidance of senior engineers
• Help debug issues in native C++ code, Android apps, or communication between the two
• Learn how drones and ground control software communicate in real time (MAVLink protocol, networking basics)
• Support testing and validation of new features, including field-testing support when available
• Contribute to build tooling, documentation, or automation tasks as needed
• Participate in code reviews and team discussions to build good engineering habits early

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework or personal projects involving C++ (Java/Kotlin, Python, or other languages also valued)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging instincts — comfortable digging into why something isn't working
• Genuine interest in robotics, drones, or real-time/embedded systems
• Comfortable working in a Linux-based development environment (or willing to learn quickly)

Skills

• Exposure to Android development or mobile app projects
• Familiarity with Qt/QML or other UI frameworks
• Interest in networking, hardware interfaces, or systems programming
• Any personal or academic project involving drones, robotics, or embedded systems

Pay

Compensation: Base pay, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.