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American Rheinmetall Vehicles Software Engineering Intern in Auburn Hills, Michigan
Software Engineering Intern
American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets at the speed of need. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.
Job Summary:
Responsible for supporting the design, development and integration of complex military combat vehicle software based systems. SW Engineering Interns will be tasked by Program SW team leads in order to contribute directly to critical path elements. The individual can expect daily fluctuations in priorities; however, will be exposed to a variety of activities including but not limited to planning, requirement development, software design, coding, unit testing, and integration.
On-site in Auburn Hills, MI. Summer 2026*
Essential Functions:
- Support vehicle software development
- Software requirements analysis, derivation, decomposition and management activities
- Research, simulate and analyze software solutions to evaluate system performance to meet customer requirements
- Perform trade studies to compare alternative approaches
- Develop software requirement specifications, algorithms, logic flow-charts / activity diagrams, leverage SysML Modeling and Simulation input
- Develop vehicle software and cybersecurity employing rapid prototyping, agile development, DevSecOps
- Exposure to and/or experience with software life-cycle development, verification, configuration and integration tools (Git, CANoe, Jira, Confluence, Razorcat Tessy, Matlab/Simulink, Labview ...)
- Familiarity with development and integration of drivers, apps, kernels, containers and VMs
- Support of CPU, GPU and FPGA integration using design tools
- Interact with external customers and suppliers
- Component/Vehicle test support
- Understand/create test requirements
- Create/review test plans
- Support prototype development and test
- Support system-integration-lab (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) activities
- Monitor/analyze test results
- Troubleshoot issues and perform corrective action
- Support concurrent engineering, SIL/HIL integration, prototype build/integration activities by providing technical assistance
Supervisory Responsibility:
- None
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)
Educational working knowledge in the domain of software engineering development and systems integration
Knowledge of Systems based design and related Standards/Processes
Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
Must demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support colleagues to ensure all staff have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities
Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers.
Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others
Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work effectively with the US team, suppliers, customer, and corporate parent staff.
High level of self-motivation and standards