Firmware Engineering Intern

Ichor • Sparks, NV

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About The Position

The Firmware Engineering Intern will support the development team in modernizing deployment pipelines and enhancing firmware verification through advanced simulation. This role provides hands-on exposure to automated validation infrastructure, hardware-in-the-loop concepts, and the creation of virtualized environments to accelerate the firmware development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Degree in: Computer Engineering
• Currently pursuing a Degree in: Electrical Engineering
• Currently pursuing a Degree in: Computer Science
• Strong interest in embedded systems, automation, and control theory
• Proficiency in: C/C++ for embedded applications
• Proficiency in: Python for automation and scripting
• Proficiency in: Version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Basic knowledge of: Communication protocols (SPI, gRPC, or UART)
• Basic knowledge of: Numerical integration methods and physical modeling
• Basic knowledge of: CI/CD principles and build automation
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex system interactions
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Automate firmware deployment pipelines using gRPC and Python-based automation tools
• Develop self-contained executables for seamless integration into CI/CD build server environments
• Establish automated test criteria to evaluate and report the health of branch commits and merges
• Optimize testing throughput by evaluating and implementing parallel execution of hardware devices
• Design "Software in the Loop" (SIL) interfaces to decouple firmware development from physical hardware
• Build out plant simulators to model physical variables like pressure and temperature
• Develop lightweight data logging and reporting interfaces for SPI traffic and system test results
• Collaborate with senior engineers to implement nonlinear mathematical models into simulation environments

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees