Embedded Firmware Intern — Power Electronics Lab

DR Power LLP; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern in Reno, NV to contribute to embedded firmware development for residential power electronics. You will work on on-site projects, collaborating with experienced engineers and gaining hands-on experience with real hardware and lab testing.

During the internship you will use C/C++ for firmware, write Python scripts for tooling, participate in design reviews, and learn through practical, end-to-end project work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in EE, CE, CS, or related field.
• Coursework or project experience in embedded programming with C/C++.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in writing and verbally.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Support firmware development for embedded controllers using C/C++.
• Assist with creating and maintaining firmware modules and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to test specification development for new systems and firmware.
• Conduct and evaluate firmware and hardware testing in the lab.
• Participate in design reviews and learn from experienced firmware engineers.
• Use Python scripting for tooling and automation tasks.
• Support troubleshooting of designs alongside cross-functional engineering teams.
• Take ownership of a defined project with tangible value by end of internship.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C and C++ programming

Python scripting

CI/CD concepts

Git version control

Hands-on lab work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Generac is seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern in Reno, NV to contribute to embedded firmware development for residential power electronics. You will work on on-site projects, collaborating with experienced engineers and gaining hands-on experience with real hardware and lab testing.

During the internship you will use C/C++ for firmware, write Python scripts for tooling, participate in design reviews, and learn through practical, end-to-end project work in a fast-paced environment.