Internship, Integration Engineer, Factory Firmware (Winter/Spring 2027)

What To Expect

This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). The internship requires a minimum of 12 weeks, full‑time (40 hours/week) and on‑site work. The program is open to students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation should apply for full‑time positions, not internships.

International students whose work authorization is through CPT must consult their school regarding the ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Many students will be limited to part‑time during the academic year.

About the Team

The Factory Firmware Team is seeking a Firmware Integration Engineer to develop software tools for vehicle diagnostics, testing, and validation. The team works side‑by‑side with development, quality, and manufacturing groups, moving projects forward at an aggressive pace by integrating cross‑functional contributions into cohesive solutions. The team serves as the eyes and ears of the Firmware organization within the factory and often has the final say on the deployment of new firmware to manufacturing, providing valuable insight and feedback to accelerate development of new software features.

What You’ll Do

• Develop software tools for vehicle diagnostics, testing, and validation.
• Set up system‑level manufacturing processes related to firmware, from initial concept to final product.
• Integrate vehicle firmware tests in manufacturing and support new program launches, both hardware and software.
• Validate firmware in manufacturing through integration and release of new firmware versions.
• Develop software solutions to bridge manufacturing process gaps, maintaining firmware quality and streamlining production.
• Improve tools and resolve firmware‑related issues to support production targets.
• Influence the end‑to‑end process of firmware integration into vehicle subsystems within manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot high‑priority production situations through root‑cause analysis and implementation of short‑ and long‑term solutions.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field with a graduation date between May 2027 – May 2028.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages and/or C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience working with large data sets in a production environment (e.g., SQL, Splunk).
• Proficiency with version‑control systems (e.g., GitHub) for collaborative development.
• Understanding of product branching strategies and monolithic repositories; experience with new product introduction and process improvements is a plus.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to audiences with varied technical backgrounds.
• Experience testing and validating embedded software in electro‑mechanical systems (preferred).
• Experience in high‑volume manufacturing environments, especially those with complex software integration and release processes (a plus).

Benefits

• Medical plans with options that have $0 payroll deduction.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 payroll contribution options.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits.
• Company‑paid basic life, AD&D, and short‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salaried positions) and paid holidays.
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.