Firmware Test Engineer Intern

Badger Meter • Milwaukee, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Badger Meter is hiring a Firmware Test Engineering Intern to work with a mentor on firmware testing, troubleshooting, and development for product development or sustaining engineering projects. The work combines running test cases, software development, data collection, and evaluation of embedded systems at different stages of product development, from prototypes to field returns.

The intern will work in individual offices, an electronics lab, a hydro lab, and other workspaces as appropriate. This is an onsite internship at Badger Meter’s Milwaukee Headquarters next summer, working 40 hours per week. The internship includes project-based work with defined deliverables, hands-on learning, coaching and mentorship, and participation in a program focused on company culture, professional development, community outreach, and a final capstone project.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Intermediate skill level in Python code, digital circuits, and analog circuits.
• Basic understanding of engineering development tools such as SVN, compilers, and IDEs.
• Basic experience with version control, such as SVN or Git.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of sophomore year preferred.
• Basic experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, meters, and logic analyzers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware test plans.
• Test products, debug issues, and perform failure analysis.
• Develop and maintain self-improvement programs and automated scripts to optimize testing efforts.
• Collaborate with team members to execute test plans and develop automation platforms.
• Create reports and memos, and provide status updates to engineers, supervisors, and project teams.
• Complete additional projects, tasks, or assignments as assigned.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Project-based work with defined deliverables, hands-on learning opportunities, and ongoing coaching and mentorship.
• Participation in an intern program focused on company culture, professional development, community outreach, and a final capstone project.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern