Firmware Engineering Co-Op (January-June 2027)

About the role

This position is part of Evident Inspection Technologies division, which delivers solutions to complex challenges by inspecting mission-critical assets and infrastructure. The division leverages nondestructive testing, remote visual inspection, and analytical instruments to support maintenance, manufacturing, and environmental applications. Visit Evident’s website for more information, ims.evidentscientific.com. Evident Inspection Technologies division is a part of Wabtec Corporation. This Co-op position is from January to June 2027 and is based onsite in Waltham, MA.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C and C++ applications for Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC
• Design and implement algorithms for efficient data transfer and processing
• Design and develop APIs for communicating between applications
• Develop firmware in embedded Linux for interfacing with hardware components
• Test C and C++ applications
• Develop and maintain software development tools
• Integrate software development tools
• Improve CI/CD infrastructure
• Collaborate and communicate with coworkers in both software and hardware development

Requirements

• Currently pursuing BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• C/C++ programming experience
• Strong understanding of data structures
• Basic understanding of Linux
• Experience with Git
• Understanding of electrical concepts and basic signal processing
• Ability to work onsite on Tuesday and Thursday
• Understanding logic and algorithms

Skills (Nice to have)

• Python programming experience
• Java programming experience
• Advanced understanding of Linux
• FPGA development experience
• Experience with scrum framework
• Electrical engineering knowledge/background
• Experience with FreeRTOS or other RTOS
• Experience with U-Boot
• Understanding of technologies
• Bash shell scripting experience
• 1-2 Prior internship experiences

Pay

Pay range: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

Schedule

Co-op position runs from January to June 2027, onsite in Waltham, MA, with required onsite work on Tuesday and Thursday.