Summer 2026 Software Engineering Internship

Job Description

About Marotta Controls:
Marotta Controls is a New Jersey Top Workplace (three years running) dedicated to innovation, quality, and excellence. We deliver cutting-edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, bold thinking and teamwork are valued, empowering employees to push boundaries and deliver top-tier solutions. The company fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive, with a mission-driven approach to work.

Job Title: Summer 2026 Software Engineering Internship
Location: Parsippany, NJ (On-Site)
Term: Summer 2026
Business Unit: Power and Actuation Systems

About The Program:
This internship offers the opportunity to elevate embedded software development skills by applying coding and problem-solving abilities to projects in design, production, quality, and test engineering for aerospace and defense applications. Interns will gain exposure to real-world software validation, collaborate with hardware and systems engineers, and present their work to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support embedded software development, testing, and integration for aerospace systems.
• Utilize development lab equipment (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, JTAG emulation) for hardware/software integration.
• Assist with automation, simulation, and validation tools.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and test reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to optimize solutions.
• Participate in design reviews and apply coding best practices.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related program.
• Solid programming knowledge using C/C++.
• Coursework or hands-on experience programming microcontrollers or microprocessors using direct hardware interfaces with real-time constraints.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Interest in aerospace/defense applications and real-world system integration.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Availability to work full-time onsite beginning June 2026.

Work Environment:
The role involves interaction in both a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. Standard office equipment will be used, and appropriate eye, hearing, and foot protection may be required in certain areas.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to see, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to sit at length, stand, walk, and move about the facility.
• May be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Why Marotta Controls?
Contribute to projects where embedded software directly supports critical missions in the sky, space, and defense systems, building technology that truly matters.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay Range: $18 – $24/hr (determined by school year).
• Relocation assistance will not be provided.
• Employment is conditioned on U.S. citizenship and/or obtaining any required export licenses due to contract requirements.
• Beyond pay, the internship offers opportunities for growth, participation in customer meetings, presentations, volunteer events, and engagement activities to foster connections and a supportive culture.