Firmware Development Intern

Xylem • Morrisville, NC

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About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. The Role: Join our engineering team as an Embedded Firmware Development Intern to gain hands-on experience in the design, development, and testing of low-level software that controls innovative hardware devices. This role offers exposure to the full product development lifecycle and provides an excellent opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world, collaborative environment. You will primarily use C for microcontroller programming and leverage your Java skills for application interfaces or testing tools.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of C programming fundamentals, including memory management, interrupt handling, and register-level inspection.
• Familiarity with Java programming for higher-level application development or scripting purposes.
• Basic knowledge of microcontroller architectures and digital/analog circuits.
• Experience with version control systems, specifically Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude towards learning.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on exposure to microcontrollers/single-board computers (e.g., STM32, Arduino, ESP32) through coursework or personal projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, testing, and debugging of embedded firmware for microcontrollers and microprocessors using C.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on board bring-up, system validation, and troubleshooting hardware-software interactions.
• Implement and verify drivers for peripherals and communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN.
• Develop helper tools, test frameworks, applications and scripts using Java (or Python) to improve development, debugging, and analysis of embedded systems.
• Participate in code and design reviews to ensure high code quality, reliability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for firmware designs, test results, and processes.
• Actively participate in Agile methodologies, including Scrum meetings and daily stand-ups.

Benefits

• At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark.
• We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG).
• Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
• Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees