Internship - RUST for embedded systems

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: Compare Rust with C and C++ in terms of: Memory safety Concurrency safety Compile-time correctness guarantees Runtime performance 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 Assess the transition effort: Required training for embedded software engineers Migration strategies (partial vs. full rewrite) Estimated time frame for adoption Identify tooling requirements: Open-source vs. vendor-supported tools IDEs, debuggers, build systems, CI/CD integration Highlight potential disadvantages or limitations: Ecosystem maturity Integration with existing C/C++ codebases Long-term maintainability Deliverables: A comparative report with benchmarks and case studies A transition roadmap with training recommendations A tooling overview and setup guide Presentation of findings to the R&D team Profile: ICT or Computer Science student with interest in embedded systems Familiarity with C/C++ and basic knowledge of Rust Analytical mindset and ability to work independently Strong communication skills for presenting technical findings Duration: 3 to 6 months (flexible based on academic schedule) Benefits : Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies Mentorship from experienced embedded software engineers Opportunity to influence future technology choices in a professional R&D setting