Embedded Systems Engineering Intern

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

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About The Position

This internship offers an opportunity to contribute to a team developing next-generation center pivot technology. Reporting to a Technical Lead, the intern will gain hands-on experience designing, developing, and testing embedded firmware and software while collaborating with product and hardware engineering teams. The role provides practical exposure to embedded product development, hardware-software integration, and engineering practices used in advanced irrigation technology.

The position is typically performed in an office setting in a fast-paced and demanding environment. No travel is required. The work involves extended periods of sitting, frequent use of hands and arms, and occasional movement around the office and lifting or moving items weighing up to 15 pounds. Proper ergonomic safeguards are expected.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of embedded systems programming.
• Programming experience in C and/or C++.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS), kernels, device drivers, interrupts, memory management, and related embedded concepts.
• Basic understanding of microcontrollers, processors, communication protocols, and hardware-software interfaces.
• Ability to read basic schematics and use debugging or test equipment such as debuggers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with embedded communication interfaces and protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, or wireless connectivity.
• Experience with source control and embedded development tools, including Git, compilers, build systems, IDEs, and debugging tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and learning skills.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework, academic projects, or personal projects involving embedded firmware, RTOS-based applications, Linux/kernel concepts, electronics, sensors, motor controls, or IoT devices.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a cross-functional engineering team and report to a Technical Lead.
• Collaborate with product managers, hardware engineers, firmware engineers, and software engineers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop, integrate, and test firmware and/or software components for embedded systems, as appropriate.
• Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and validating embedded system behavior across hardware and software interfaces.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for designs, code, tests, and findings.
• Participate in design reviews, team discussions, and iterative development activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, including maternity leave
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with company match
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance programs
• Work Life Support
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs, including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home and auto insurance, and health coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern