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Irvine, California, United States
Onsite
We are seeking a motivated Firmware Engineering Intern to support embedded systems and firmware development efforts for MK14 daughter board platforms in a collaborative engineering environment. This internship offers hands-on experience working with hardware interfaces, firmware testing, system setup, and embedded software development processes.
The intern will work closely with engineering teams to support firmware development activities, improve testing workflows, and contribute to system reliability and documentation efforts. This role is ideal for students interested in embedded systems, electronics, low-level programming, and hardware-software integration.
Assist with environment setup and embedded system configuration activities
Develop an understanding of MK14 daughter board architecture and system functionality
Support test harness development and execution for firmware validation
Review hardware datasheets and technical specifications to support development activities
Contribute to technical documentation and maintain organized engineering records
Participate in unit testing and firmware verification efforts
Assist with debugging, error handling, and logging implementation
Collaborate with engineers to identify opportunities to improve firmware development speed and efficiency
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of firmware and hardware integration issues
Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in:
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Or a related technical discipline
Availability to work approximately 30-40 hours per week
Proficiency in C/C++ programming
Exposure to RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Previous experience with firmware or embedded systems development
Familiarity with hardware debugging tools and workflows
Understanding of microcontrollers, communication protocols, or board-level systems
Experience with unit testing or embedded software validation
Exposure to version control tools such as Git