Firmware Engineer Co-Op

Emerson
Marshalltown, Iowa, United StatesPosted Sep 1, 2026
Software Engineering

About the role

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

Firmware Development Tools & Infrastructure (70%)

  • Develop and enhance firmware build automation and toolchains
  • Create CI workflows and automated testing solutions
  • Integrate code quality, security, and static analysis tools
  • Improve source control, code review, and release processes
  • Document and standardize development workflows

Embedded Firmware Implementation (30%)

  • Develop firmware for next-generation actuator platforms
  • Assist with BSP, driver, and application software development
  • Debug firmware and support hardware bring-up activities
  • Participate in product validation and testing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

Who You Are

  • You identify and seize new opportunities! You are innovative and have

outstanding attention to detail. You excel in both small and large team project settings while openly asking questions to ensure successful completion of complicated or unfamiliar tasks.

For This Role, You Will Need

  • Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Bachelor’s degree in Computer

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline

  • Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and problem-solving
  • Experience or coursework in embedded systems development
  • Familiarity with C/C++ programming
  • Exposure to software development processes, version control, and debugging

tools

  • Ability to interpret technical documentation, schematics, and data sheets
  • Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

  • Experience with:
  • Version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce)
  • Continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
  • Personal, academic, or team-based embedded software projects
  • Familiarity with:
  • Embedded debugging tools and techn

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