Firmware Engineer Intern
About The Position
Fluxergy is a rapidly growing in vitro diagnostics company innovating on the cutting-edge of laboratory testing. We’re developing the first and only multi-modal point-of-care platform that enables molecular, clinical chemistry, immunoassay, and hematology testing on the same system. Our platform spans many markets including the clinical, veterinary, and food safety industries. We are seeking self-motivated problem solvers who are excited to help decentralize traditional laboratory infrastructure. At the core of our company’s identity is a strong foundation in engineering. We take great pride in our commitment to critical thinking and pragmatic problem-solving through a modular and systemic perspective. We hold the conviction that transparent communication, coupled with the flexibility to adjust to evolving scenarios and the willingness to venture beyond familiar territories, is crucial to both our success and yours. Our product: https://vimeo.com/176673475 About the Role We are seeking a motivated Firmware Engineering Intern to support embedded systems and firmware development efforts for MK14 daughter board platforms in a collaborative engineering environment. This internship offers hands-on experience working with hardware interfaces, firmware testing, system setup, and embedded software development processes. The intern will work closely with engineering teams to support firmware development activities, improve testing workflows, and contribute to system reliability and documentation efforts. This role is ideal for students interested in embedded systems, electronics, low-level programming, and hardware-software integration.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Or a related technical discipline
- Availability to work approximately 30-40 hours per week
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Exposure to RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with firmware or embedded systems development
- Familiarity with hardware debugging tools and workflows
- Understanding of microcontrollers, communication protocols, or board-level systems
- Experience with unit testing or embedded software validation
- Exposure to version control tools such as Git
Responsibilities
- Assist with environment setup and embedded system configuration activities
- Develop an understanding of MK14 daughter board architecture and system functionality
- Support test harness development and execution for firmware validation
- Review hardware datasheets and technical specifications to support development activities
- Contribute to technical documentation and maintain organized engineering records
- Participate in unit testing and firmware verification efforts
- Assist with debugging, error handling, and logging implementation
- Collaborate with engineers to identify opportunities to improve firmware development speed and efficiency
- Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of firmware and hardware integration issues
Benefits
- A Work Culture Which Believes in Promoting from Within
- Wear lots of hats / accelerate your career growth!
- We are a flat organization by design – lots of visibility!
- Many of our current leaders started their career with Fluxergy!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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