Internship: Forward Deployed Engineer, Software

About Revel

At Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s most critical hardware is controlled—across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our next-generation software stack combines an intuitive command/control interface, a specialized programming language tailored for hardware control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly, reliably, and safely.

The Internship

As a Forward Deployed Engineering Intern at Revel, you’ll work at the intersection of software and hardware, helping bring Revel’s technology into the real-world systems our customers build.

You’ll work closely with our Forward Deployed Engineering and Software teams to write code, build tools and dashboards, troubleshoot hardware integrations, and help deploy Revel alongside customer engineering teams. You’ll get hands-on exposure to aerospace, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing environments and see how software is used to control and operate complex physical systems.

This is a highly technical, hands-on internship. You’ll have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of projects, work directly with experienced engineers, and see your work used in real-world hardware environments.

What You'll Do

Write production-quality code in C, C++, Python, or Rust

Build custom tools and dashboards to help engineers interact with and monitor hardware

Support the integration of Revel with test stands, sensors, actuators, and existing customer infrastructure

Work alongside customer and internal engineering teams to troubleshoot and solve technical problems

Help develop and test software that interfaces directly with physical hardware

Learn how software, firmware, and hardware systems work together end-to-end

Translate learnings from customer deployments into product feedback for our software and product teams

Collaborate with experienced Forward Deployed and Software Engineers on real customer projects

Occasionally travel to customer sites with the team

What We're Looking For

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field

Rising Junior or Senior graduating in 2027 or 2028

Strong programming fundamentals and experience with at least one of C, C++, or Python

Interest in systems engineering and understanding how software interacts with hardware

Excited to work hands-on with real hardware and solve problems in the field

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Curious, self-directed, and excited to learn from experienced engineers

US citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirement)

Bonus Points

Experience with embedded systems, robotics, aerospace, automotive, or other hardware-focused projects

Experience with DAQ systems, PLCs, control systems, or industrial automation

Familiarity with NI software, TwinCAT, or CodeSys

Experience working with sensors, actuators, test equipment, or other physical hardware

Personal, academic, or previous internship projects involving software + hardware

Experience at a startup or other fast-moving engineering environment

Passion for aerospace, advanced manufacturing, robotics, or other technically challenging industries

Why Revel

Work on hardware that matters — our customers are building aerospace systems, advanced manufacturing lines, and critical infrastructure

Build real things — your work will go beyond a classroom or demo environment and be used with real hardware

Learn from exceptional engineers — work closely with experienced software and Forward Deployed Engineers

Get customer exposure — see firsthand how engineering teams use Revel to solve real-world problems

Own meaningful projects — take responsibility for projects that have a direct impact on our customers and product

Grow quickly — work in a small, ambitious team where your contributions are visible

Internship Details

Program: Summer 2027 Internship

Duration: June - August 2027

Type: Summer, paid internship

Location: Los Angeles or San Francisco

Work environment: On-site

Travel: Occasional travel to customer sites may be required

Join us to redefine what’s possible in software for hardware.

• ITAR Requirements
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .