Embedded Systems Co-Op Engineer — IoT & Linux

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

Benefits offered by this job

Real-world engineering experience

Mentorship and guidance

Exposure to advanced tools and tech

Collaborative culture

Launchpad for technical career

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Embedded Engineer Co-Op for spring 2027 in Andover, MA. You will contribute to developing embedded system firmware for communication protocols and IoT solutions within the industry sector.

You’ll work with an agile team on cutting-edge technologies for industrial automation on-site. Success requires strong C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and familiarity with embedded Linux or VxWorks.

Qualifications

• Senior student enrolled in BA/BS in Computer or Electrical Engineering by January 2027.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, Linux.
• Experience with embedded firmware development in a Linux environment.
• Proficiency in networking and security fundamentals; familiarity with development tools/IDEs (VSCode, Wireshark).
• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD processes, and DevOps; willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop on-promise firmware for POSIX-based platforms (Embedded Linux and VxWorks) in embedded-C.
• Develop, execute, and automate testing of communication protocols.
• Contribute to RTOS embedded firmware development using C, C++, Linux.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Embedded firmware

Networking basics

CI/CD

Git

DevOps

VSCode

Wireshark

Education

BA/BS in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Embedded Linux

VxWorks

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking an Embedded Engineer Co-Op for spring 2027 in Andover, MA. You will contribute to developing embedded system firmware for communication protocols and IoT solutions within the industry sector.

You’ll work with an agile team on cutting-edge technologies for industrial automation on-site. Success requires strong C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and familiarity with embedded Linux or VxWorks.