Firmware Engineer Co-op

Overview

Job Title: Firmware Co-op 

Location: Ripon, WI (Onsite only) 

Term: Summer/Fall 2026 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

• 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

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

2025-10642

Pos. Type

Co-op