Intern - Embedded Software Engineering

Plexus Corp.; Livingston; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Plexus Bathgate Design Centre is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Intern for a 12-week summer placement. You will write low-level code and see software directly control hardware within a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Ideal candidates are software students with a solid foundation in C/C++, eager to learn new tech stacks, and motivated by hardware integration and real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline.
• Strong foundation in C or C++ and interest in embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design, coding, debugging, and testing throughout the product development life cycle.
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and design assurance engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to bare-metal embedded C/C++ development and RTOS tasks on live projects.
• Participate in design reviews, test execution, and hardware bring-up activities.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science or Electronics

Tools

RTOS

Job description

Title: Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer Placement)

Location: Plexus Design Centre - Bathgate, Scotland

Duration: 12 Weeks - June to August

Application Closing Date: 8th January 2027

About Plexus & What We Build

At Plexus, we don't just write code-we bring complex physical products to life. From life-saving medical devices to cutting-edge aerospace systems and high-reliability industrial technology, our Bathgate Design Centre designs and builds products that make a real-world impact. As a global leader in complex product design and manufacturing services, we thrive on solving the tough technical challenges that others can't.

The Role

Are you a creative software student who loves working close to hardware? We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineering Intern to join our multi-disciplinary product development team for a summer internship. You'll be exposed to diverse technologies, write low-level code, and see your software directly control real hardware in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform software design, coding, debugging, and testing throughout the product development life cycle.
• Collaborate directly with hardware, mechanical, and design assurance engineers to deliver integrated product solutions.
• Contribute to bare-metal embedded C/C++ development, driver development, or real-time operating system (RTOS) tasks on live client projects.
• Participate in design reviews, test execution, and hardware bring-up activities.

What We're Looking For:

• Students currently pursuing a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline.
• A strong foundation in C or C++ and an interest in low-level or embedded systems.
• Curious minds who enjoy lateral thinking, learning new tech stacks quickly, and working in a technically challenging environment.