Embedded Engineering Summer Intern 2027

Stanley Black & Decker; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Intern in Towson, MD. You will assist in developing software for electrically powered equipment and support senior engineers in testing software components.

The role offers exposure to low-level embedded work and cross-functional collaboration within a Fortune 500 company. The internship targets rising juniors or seniors pursuing CS, ECE, or CE, with a focus on firmware testing and electrical design.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with embedded C programming and firmware testing.
• Interest in hardware-aligned software development and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of software for electrically powered equipment.
• Assist senior engineers by developing tests for software components.
• Analyze software problems with test equipment and analysis tools to determine root cause.

Skills

Embedded C programming

Firmware testing

Electrical design

Education

Pursuing CS/EE/CE degree

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker Intern - Embedded Software Engineering Intern

Location: Onsite Towson, MD

Come build your career.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

About Our Internship Program:

Throughout your internship, you will have regular events, weekly lunch and learn sessions, and receive customized training from our business units. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into supporting the needs of Stanley Black & Decker both in the US and abroad. The interns will gain first‑hand exposure to Stanley Black & Decker and have the opportunity to build a cross‑functional professional network. Interns are expected to adapt to change and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, creativity, and confidence. Interns must be team‑oriented and collaborative.

The Job:

• Assists with the development of software for electrically powered equipment.
• Assists senior engineers by developing tests for software components.
• Analyzes software problems with test equipment and analysis tools to determine root cause of technical issues.
• Assists research and other engineering personnel to prepare design modifications as required.
• Assists with the development of embedded software for electrically powered equipment.
• Interested in low‑level/bare‑metal embedded C programming

You will have exposure to several areas of the embedded software team at Stanley Black & Decker. You will work on a wide variety of tasks and projects with a cross‑functional team of professionals.

The Person:

• Be a rising junior or senior.
• Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• Firmware testing and electrical designing
• Maintains strong academic credentials.
• Successfully manages strong academics alongside extracurricular activities.

The Details:

• A utility role interacting with key members of a Fortune 500 company.
• A flexible schedule featuring a max of 40 hours.
• Opportunity for career advancement upon graduation.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

The base pay range for this position in Maryland is $22.00- $27.00 per hour. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We Don't Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech‑driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you'll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You'll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You'll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren't linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned co