Embedded Firmware Co-Op Engineer - Spring 2027

Schneider Electric; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Embedded Engineer Co-Op for the spring 2027 term in Andover, MA. You will contribute to developing embedded system firmware for communication protocols and IoT solutions, working on an agile team in a state-of-the-art industrial automation environment.

You will gain hands-on experience with Embedded Linux, VxWorks, and real-time firmware, while learning CI/CD practices, networking fundamentals, and DevOps tools in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Senior student in BA/BS in Computer or Electrical Engineering expected January 2027.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, Linux.
• Experience with Embedded Firmware Development in Linux.
• Familiar with Networking and Security fundamentals; knowledge of Git and CI/CD.
• Able to work independently and in a team; strong communication.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; no sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop on‑premise firmware for POSIX platforms (Embedded Linux, VxWorks) in C.
• Develop, execute, and automate testing of communication protocols.
• Contribute to Real-time Embedded Firmware development using C, C++, Linux.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Embedded firmware

Networking basics

Git CI/CD

Education

BA/BS in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

VSCode

Wireshark

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking an Embedded Engineer Co-Op for the spring 2027 term in Andover, MA. You will contribute to developing embedded system firmware for communication protocols and IoT solutions, working on an agile team in a state-of-the-art industrial automation environment.

You will gain hands-on experience with Embedded Linux, VxWorks, and real-time firmware, while learning CI/CD practices, networking fundamentals, and DevOps tools in a collaborative setting.