Firmware Engineer Co-op
Overview
Job Title: 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
- 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