Internship - RUST for embedded systems
Location:
Kortrijk, BE
Overview:
We are seeking a motivated ICT student for an internship focused on evaluating the feasibility and impact of transitioning from C/C++ to Rust in embedded systems development. This internship will explore safety, correctness, tooling, training needs, and the practical implications of adopting Rust in a professional embedded software environment.
Objectives:
1. Compare Rust with C and C++ in terms of: Memory safety Concurrency safety Compile-time correctness guarantees Runtime performance
2. Evaluate the maturity and suitability of Rust for embedded systems: Support for microcontrollers and real-time systems Availability of crates and libraries Community and vendor support
3. Assess the transition effort: Required training for embedded software engineers Migration strategies (partial vs. full rewrite) Estimated time frame for adoption
4. Identify tooling requirements: Open-source vs. vendor-supported tools IDEs, debuggers, build systems, CI/CD integration
5. Highlight potential disadvantages or limitations: Ecosystem maturity Integration with existing C/C++ codebases Long-term maintainability
Deliverables:
6. A comparative report with benchmarks and case studies
7. A transition roadmap with training recommendations
8. A tooling overview and setup guide
9. Presentation of findings to the R&D team
Profile:
10. ICT or Computer Science student with interest in embedded systems
11. Familiarity with C/C++ and basic knowledge of Rust
12. Analytical mindset and ability to work independently
13. Strong communication skills for presenting technical findings
Duration:
14. 3 to 6 months (flexible based on academic schedule)
Benefits:
15. Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
16. Mentorship from experienced embedded software engineers
17. Opportunity to influence future technology choices in a professional R&D setting
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