Firmware Engineering Co-Op (January-June 2027)

Wabtec•Waltham, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of Evident Inspection Technologies division, which delivers solutions to complex challenges by inspecting mission-critical assets and infrastructure. The division leverages nondestructive testing, remote visual inspection, and analytical instruments to support maintenance, manufacturing, and environmental applications. This position is based onsite in Waltham, MA. We are seeking a Firmware Engineering Co-op for our Waltham office from January 2027 to June 2027.

Requirements

Currently pursuing BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
C/C++ programming experience
Strong understanding of data structures
Basic understanding of Linux
Experience with Git
Understanding of electrical concepts and basic signal processing
Ability to work onsite on Tuesday and Thursday
Understanding logic and algorithms

Nice To Haves

Python programming experience
Java programming experience
Advanced understanding of Linux
FPGA development experience
Experience with scrum framework
Electrical engineering knowledge/background
Experience with FreeRTOS or other RTOS
Experience with U-Boot
Understanding of technologies
Bash shell scripting experience
1-2 Prior internship experiences

Responsibilities

Develop embedded C and C++ applications for Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC
Design and implement algorithms for efficient data transfer and processing
Design and develop APIs for communicating between applications
Develop firmware in embedded Linux for interfacing with hardware components
Test C and C++ applications
Develop and maintain software development tools
Integrate software development tools
Improve CI/CD infrastructure
Collaborate and communicate with coworkers in both software and hardware development