Embedded Systems Intern

The Company

EngeniusMicro is a hardware focused small business with offices in Huntsville, AL and in Atlanta, GA. Our multi-disciplinary staff of engineers, technicians, and scientists provide research and development engineering services to industry and the Federal Government. Our primary research areas are Additive Manufacturing, MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) / Nanotechnology, and Microelectronics. As a research-focused small business, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement for a motivated candidate.

The Culture

EngeniusMicro seeks self-motivated, highly organized, and responsive employees able to work in a fast-paced, small team environment. The ideal employee will thrive in a learning environment that encourages independence, initiative, leadership, and professional growth.

As an Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and gain practical, hands-on experience applying concepts learned in the classroom to real-world research and development projects.

Why should you apply?

- You want to apply what you have learned in the classroom to real-world engineering challenges

- You are interested in embedded systems and enjoy working at the intersection of hardware and software

- You want hands-on experience developing, testing, and troubleshooting engineering systems

- You enjoy solving technical challenges and figuring out why something isn't working

- You want to work alongside experienced engineers and learn from their expertise

- You are interested in working on research and development projects rather than performing repetitive or highly routine work

- You want exposure to the complete engineering process, from development and prototyping through testing and documentation

- You like taking on new challenges and expanding your technical skills

- You want to develop practical engineering and problem-solving skills before entering the workforce

- You are interested in working in a small company where your contributions can have a meaningful impact

The Position

EngeniusMicro is seeking an Engineering Intern with an interest in embedded systems to support our engineering team in research and development activities. This position is intended for a motivated college student in their junior or senior year who is looking for an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a professional engineering environment.

The ideal candidate will have completed coursework and/or personal or academic projects involving embedded systems and will have some experience programming microcontrollers or other embedded devices. The intern will work under the direction of experienced engineers and will have opportunities to contribute to active projects involving hardware development, embedded software, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting.

This position is designed to provide meaningful practical experience while allowing the intern to continue developing their technical skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Assist engineers with the development, integration, and testing of embedded systems

- Develop, modify, and debug embedded software under the direction of experienced engineers

- Assist with programming and configuring microcontrollers and other embedded devices

- Assist with hardware/software integration and troubleshooting

- Support prototype development and proof-of-concept activities

- Assist with circuit bring-up, testing, and debugging

- Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and other test equipment

- Develop and execute basic test procedures and document test results

- Analyze test data and assist engineers in identifying and resolving technical issues

- Research components, technologies, and potential solutions to engineering challenges

- Read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, datasheets, and specifications

- Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and project meetings as appropriate

- Document development activities, test results, and technical findings

- Maintain organized project files and development documentation

- Perform other engineering-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic

- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field

- Junior or senior standing in an undergraduate program

- Demonstrated interest in embedded systems through coursework, academic projects, personal projects, or previous work experience

- Basic programming experience, preferably in C or C++

- Ability to read and understand technical documentation, schematics, and specifications

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a small technical team

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and techniques

- Authorization to work for employers in the U.S. without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas at this time.

Preferred

- Experience developing software for microcontrollers or other embedded platforms

- Experience with C and/or C++

- Familiarity with embedded development environments and debugging tools

- Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, USB, or Ethernet

- Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, or other laboratory equipment

- Experience with PCB design, circuit prototyping, or hardware bring-up

- Familiarity with Git or other version-control systems

- Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS)

- Experience with Linux or other embedded operating systems

- Experience with personal, academic, or extracurricular engineering projects demonstrating hands-on technical ability

The Legal Stuff

EngeniusMicro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age (age 40 or older), genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf)

- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

- E-Verify Participation (https://cdn.appdocs.com/files/Graphics/ApplicantPro/EngeniusMicroLLC/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf)

- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf)

- Immigrant and Employee Rights (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf)

- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/files/USERRA-Poster.pdf)