Co-Op Embedded Software Engineering

Smith+Nephew•Andover, MA

5d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Smith+Nephew is seeking interest from candidates for a Co-Op Embedded Software Engineering opportunity in its Sports Medicine Research & Development organization in Andover, Massachusetts. The requisition is not currently open for hiring; the company expects to progress formally when it is able to do so. The position does not offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future. The R&D program includes an induction plan and a six-month placement involving work across aspects of the Sports Medicine R&D organization. The co-op will work with a small team of Electrical and Software Engineers on research and development of next-generation medical products and will develop and test new product features. The planned start date is January 2027. The role includes completing identified internship projects with managers, presenting project conclusions to senior leadership, and producing documentation required by Smith+Nephew’s Quality Management System. The company describes its training as hands-on, team-customized, and supported by mentorship.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an undergraduate Engineering program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science at an accredited university.
Be at least a junior and have taken Basic Electrical Engineering and/or programming courses.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Have design experience with electrical and/or software engineering concepts.
Have a basic understanding of and experience with testing electrical or software designs.
Have basic knowledge of electrical and/or software engineering concepts.
Demonstrate high learning agility.
Have strong written and verbal communication and technical writing skills.
Use an analytical approach to problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Major GPA of 3.50 or above.
Previous applicable internship, part-time, or apprenticeship experience.
School projects in embedded systems, C/C++, and/or FPGA.
Exposure to computer vision concepts, applications, or academic projects.
Interest in AI and machine learning techniques for engineering or medical technology applications.
Familiarity with image signal processing fundamentals, including image enhancement, analysis, or algorithm development.
Experience in the medical device field or another regulated field.

Responsibilities

Develop and test new product features.
Work with a small team of Electrical and Software Engineers on research and development of next-generation sports medicine medical products.
Work closely with managers to complete specifically identified internship projects.
Present project conclusions to senior leadership.
Create documentation required by the Smith+Nephew Quality Management System.