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Supports development, certification, implementation, and defect resolution for safety-critical VxWorks and HVP software running on ARM and IA platforms. Collaborates with software engineers, architects, product managers, and global teams to implement requirements, improve engineering processes, and enhance products. The intern gains practical experience in embedded systems, operating systems, software certification, debugging, and board-level or driver development under mentorship.
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Your Role

As an Engineering Intern on our team, you will support the development, implementation, and certification of safety-critical software products used by Aerospace, Industrial, and Automotive customers. You will be involved in feature development, certification activities, and defect resolution while working closely with software engineers, architects, and product management teams.

The team is responsible for developing and certifying VxWorks/HVP features on platforms such as ARM and IA. You will gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects while contributing to the development of world-class system software for next-generation hardware and software platforms

 

Responsibilities
  • Support the development of software modules for VxWorks and HVP products.
  • Contribute to feature implementation, certification activities, and defect resolution.
  • Collaborate with product management and system architects to understand and implement product requirements.
  • Participate in the development and certification of software running on ARM, IA, and related platforms.
  • Take initiative in identifying opportunities to improve features and engineering processes.
  • Contribute ideas for product enhancements and future iterations.
  • Work effectively with global software engineering teams.
  • Learn from experienced engineers while contributing to real project deliverables.
  • Work closely with an assigned mentor and take advantage of training and development opportunities.

 

Your Background
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Preferred candidates will be in their third or fourth year of study.
  • Completed Operating Systems coursework as part of their academic program.
  • Strong understanding of RTOS fundamentals.
  • Good understanding of embedded systems fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with building and developing software modules.
  • Exposure to driver or board-level software development and integration is considered an asset.
  • C/C++ programming skills are considered an asset.
  • Excellent analytical and debugging skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Interest in working in a collaborative engineering environment and learning from a global development team.
  • Must meet the eligibility requirements associated with covered network and security-sensitive projects.

 

Why Join Aptiv / Wind River
You grow at Aptiv.

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win. 

You make an impact at Aptiv.

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.


Compensation

This role is compensation range is between $4,000 to $5,000 CAD monthly. Compensation is determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members.

  

Your Benefits

  • Working in an international company that takes pride in a mission and vision, to make the world a safer, greener and better connected place
  • Opportunities to join social events, including sport groups and celebrations 
  • Holiday Pay
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
  • Recognition for innovation and excellence
  • Opportunities to give back to the community

 

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv / Wind River

At Wind River, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.


Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Wind River empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

 

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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