Embedded Firmware Co-op: Build & Debug Real Hardware

Acist Medical Systems Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Medical benefits

On‑the‑job learning

Job summary

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Firmware Engineering Co‑op to join our engineering team and help design, test, and debug embedded systems powering our medical devices. You’ll work with experienced firmware and hardware engineers on active projects, gaining exposure to the full embedded development lifecycle.

Ideal candidates are pursuing EE/CE/CS degrees with C/C++ proficiency and Python knowledge, plus hands-on MCU experience.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with C/C++.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Preferred: Coursework or hands-on experience with microcontrollers and basic circuits.
• Experience with communication interfaces: I2C, SPI, and Serial.
• Familiarity with JTAG emulators and hardware debugging tools.
• General understanding of using AI tools to generate code and test scripts.
• Experience with data processing or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Write and debug firmware in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems.
• Implement and troubleshoot communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and Serial (UART).
• Use JTAG emulators and debugging tools to identify and resolve hardware/firmware issues.
• Develop Python scripts to support test automation, data collection, and validation.
• Use AI tools to accelerate code generation and build test scripts.
• Support data processing and analysis from test and sensor data.
• Prototype and validate designs using development boards (e.g., Arduino, vendor eval boards).
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to bring designs from concept to working prototype.
• Document code, test procedures, and results clearly for the team.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Data processing

AI tools

Development boards

I2C/SPI/Serial

JTAG debugging

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Pursuing degree

Tools

JTAG emulators

Development boards (Arduino, vendor kits)

MCUs

Job description

Bracco Medical Technologies in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Firmware Engineering Co‑op to join our engineering team and help design, test, and debug embedded systems powering our medical devices. You’ll work with experienced firmware and hardware engineers on active projects, gaining exposure to the full embedded development lifecycle.

Ideal candidates are pursuing EE/CE/CS degrees with C/C++ proficiency and Python knowledge, plus hands-on MCU experience.