Embedded Software Engineering Co-op - Fall ; D

Embedded Software Engineering Co-op - Fall 2026

Location:

Danbury, CT (onsite at ARKA facility).

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Our Student Program provides opportunities to develop functional job skills and gain real-world experience in fields across the company, including engineering, finance, and business development. We are currently seeking a Fall Co-op in the Software Engineering department.

You will provide prototyping, coding, testing, scripting, and document generation in support of software development activities. The code will be developed in C++, C#, C, and Python and will run on Windows, Linux, or an RTOS. Git and Bitbucket will be used to track changes, Jira to track tasks and defects, and peer reviews will be used prior to release to teach production-quality coding fundamentals.

You will work alongside a talented and experienced team that mentors interns and co-ops.

• Code development in C++, C#, C, and Python
• Software test development and execution
• Creation and updates for requirements, test plans, and release documentation

• University Junior or Senior
• Working towards a BS/BE in computer science or preferably computer engineering
• Experience with programming in C++ or C#
• Interest in embedded programming and working with hardware
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Design

• Experience programming in Python is preferred but not required
• Experience using the Unified Modeling Language (UML) is preferred but not required

Danbury, CT. This position is based onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT.

• Hands-on experience in your chosen field and opportunities to contribute innovative ideas
• Professional relationships with co-workers
• Networking with students from other universities
• Participation in activities that support local communities
• Collaboration with colleagues who started as interns or co-ops
• Engagement in company-wide activities
• Competitive compensation and paid holidays

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions; operate tools and/or machinery; remain stationary for extended periods; use protective equipment when working with chemicals; move between workstations; move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This position requires access to export-controlled information. If you are not a U.S. Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain a special license granting access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with ARKA is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements, including a credit check, background check, and drug screen.