Firmware Development Intern

About the Role

As a Firmware Development Intern, you will gain hands-on experience by participating in firmware engineering activities within the VES development group. Reporting to the Firmware Engineering Manager, you will assist in supporting cutting-edge data storage and server product designs in Colorado Springs. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to firmware code development on BMC/SES platforms, collaborate on real-world projects, work alongside experienced firmware architects, and learn how enterprise hardware and software integrate in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist firmware architects and hardware design teams with gathering early input on firmware design requirements.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of high-level and low-level design documents.
• Participate in firmware code development, bug fixes, and unit testing under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Collaborate with the project team during code reviews, hardware/firmware integration, and testing.
• Learn and assist with debugging firmware issues (BMC/SES) to support resolving technical problems.
• Provide regular status updates on assigned development tasks to project leads.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (must be in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Foundational understanding of embedded system design concepts.
• Familiarity with C/C++ programming and object-oriented principles.
• Basic knowledge of various operating systems (Linux, Windows, Unix).
• Familiarity with server/storage system architectures, BMC, or BIOS is a plus.
• Exposure to system-level debugging, hardware/software integration, or scripting is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a eagerness to learn and collaborate in a team environment.

Pay

$26 - $30 per hour (depending on college year)