Embedded Firmware Co-op

Firmware Co-op Location: Ripon, WI (Onsite only) Term: Summer/Fall 2027 Co-op (May–December), full-time About the role you’ll work on real embedded firmware projects, contribute fresh ideas, and help us tackle meaningful engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• What you’ll do Design, implement, and test embedded firmware features under the guidance of senior engineers
• Contribute to board bring-up, driver development, and debugging for microcontroller-based systems
• Write clean, maintainable code in C/C++ (and scripting in Python as needed)
• Use lab tools (e.g., debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to diagnose and resolve issues
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and test engineering to integrate hardware and firmware
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement activities
• Explore creative approaches to solve problems and propose new ideas and optimizations

Qualifications What you’ll bring

• Why join us Meaningful, resume-building work on production-focused firmware
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to cross-functional teams
• Opportunity to influence real product outcomes and be considered for future full-time roles ID 2026-13348 Pos.
• Type Co-op

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (preferred) Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers, including C/C++ Familiarity with basic interfaces/protocols (e.g., GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART) and version control (Git) Ability to learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, and seek information from multiple sources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; can tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences
• Creative problem-solver who generates and evaluates multiple solution paths