Overview

Job Title: Firmware Co-op

Location: Ripon, WI (Onsite only)

Term: Summer/Fall 2027 Co-op (May–December), full-time

About the role you’ll work on real embedded firmware projects, contribute fresh ideas, and help us tackle meaningful engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do

Design, implement, and test embedded firmware features under the guidance of senior engineers
Contribute to board bring-up, driver development, and debugging for microcontroller-based systems
Write clean, maintainable code in C/C++ (and scripting in Python as needed)
Use lab tools (e.g., debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to diagnose and resolve issues
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and test engineering to integrate hardware and firmware
Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement activities
Explore creative approaches to solve problems and propose new ideas and optimizations

What you’ll bring

Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (preferred)
Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers, including C/C++
Familiarity with basic interfaces/protocols (e.g., GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART) and version control (Git)
Ability to learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, and seek information from multiple sources
Strong written and verbal communication skills; can tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences
Creative problem-solver who generates and evaluates multiple solution paths

Why join us

Meaningful, resume-building work on production-focused firmware
Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to cross-functional teams
Opportunity to influence real product outcomes and be considered for future full-time roles

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