Software Engineering Intern - Onsite

Palomar Products

Palomar Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group specializing in secure communication. Founded in 1970 and located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Palomar Products is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunication systems for airborne and naval military applications. This includes switching and crew-position units for airborne, shipboard, unmanned, and ground applications for multi-mission platforms. Our systems operate in over 250 unique aircrafts and 9 classes of naval warships around the globe.

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (on site)
Duration: Summer 2026 (8-12 weeks)

Role Overview:
The Software Engineering Intern will support the Software development department by assisting in engineering processes, software modeling, and integration activities.
This role provides hands-on experience with software mapping, system development and integration, and engineering documentation within a real-world aerospace and defense environment.

Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with process mapping and modeling to improve software engineering workflows
* Write work instructions, procedures, and other technical documentation
* Collaborate with engineering teams to improve methodologies and documentation accuracy
* Perform other related tasks within the Software Engineering department as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Python, C#
* Experienced using Linux Operating System
* General understanding of general networking
* Experience with data structure and algorithm generation
* Experience developing embedded systems, i.e., Arduino, Robotic project(s), Control System project(s) is a plus
* Background in signal processing or audio processing is a plus
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering specifications
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High attention to detail

Education:
Pursuing a major in Computer Science, Software Engineer major, or similar major with exposure to software development Preferred: Rising seniors; Rising juniors considered on a case-by-case basis
Previous internship experience preferred but not required.

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00
*Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US Citizen.*

*To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Palomar Products Inc. operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AAP) Employer

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Palomar Products participates in E-Verify: Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish. EEO is the law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.