Firmware Engineering Co-op

About the Role

We're looking for a Firmware Engineering Co-op to join our engineering team and help design, test, and debug embedded systems that power our products. This role is a great fit for a student combining electrical engineering and computer science coursework who wants hands-on experience with real hardware, communication protocols, and low-level software development.

You'll work alongside experienced firmware and hardware engineers on active projects, gaining exposure to the full embedded development lifecycle — from schematic review and communication interfaces to writing, testing, and debugging firmware on real boards.

What You'll Do

• Write and debug firmware in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems
• Implement and troubleshoot communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and Serial (UART)
• Use JTAG emulators and debugging tools to identify and resolve hardware/firmware issues
• Develop Python scripts to support test automation, data collection, and validation
• Use AI tools to accelerate code generation and build test scripts
• Support data processing and analysis from test and sensor data
• Prototype and validate designs using off-the-shelf development boards (e.g., Arduino, vendor eval boards)
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to bring designs from concept to working prototype
• Document code, test procedures, and results clearly for the team

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proficiency with C/C++
• Working knowledge of Python

Preferred:

• Coursework or hands-on experience with microcontrollers and basic circuits
• Experience with communication interfaces: I2C, SPI, and Serial
• Familiarity with JTAG emulators and hardware debugging tools
• General understanding of using AI tools to generate code and test scripts
• Experience with data processing or analysis
• Hands-on experience with development boards such as Arduino or other vendor development kits

What We're Looking For

An ideal candidate blends electrical engineering fundamentals with strong software skills — someone curious about how hardware and software meet, comfortable debugging at the board level, and eager to learn on real projects with real deadlines.

Job Location

• Eden Prairie, Minnesota (no relocation or housing assistance available)

Term/Hours

• Spring/Summer 2027 start, 2-3 semester rotation, can be consecutive or non-consecutive semesters. January start dates are preferred, but other start dates will be considered.
• Hours: 40 hours per week