Firmware Co-Op: Embedded Systems & Tooling Engineer

Emerson; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafeterias

Fitness facilities

Employee resource groups

Recognition program

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a student-coop to join our embedded firmware team in the United States. You will contribute to firmware development tooling, CI workflows, and build automation while collaborating with cross-functional engineers on next-generation actuator platforms.

This co-op program emphasizes hands-on experience with C/C++, version control, debugging tools, and RTOS concepts, while developing documentation and development workflows.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and problem-solving
• Experience or coursework in embedded systems development
• Familiarity with C/C++ programming
• Exposure to software development processes, version control, and debugging tools
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, schematics, and data sheets
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance firmware build automation and toolchains
• Create CI workflows and automated testing solutions
• Integrate code quality, security, and static analysis tools
• Improve source control, code review, and release processes
• Document and standardize development workflows
• Develop firmware for next-generation actuator platforms
• Assist with BSP, driver, and application software development
• Debug firmware and support hardware bring-up activities
• Participate in product validation and testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems development

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Git

Perforce

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Emerson is seeking a student-coop to join our embedded firmware team in the United States. You will contribute to firmware development tooling, CI workflows, and build automation while collaborating with cross-functional engineers on next-generation actuator platforms.

This co-op program emphasizes hands-on experience with C/C++, version control, debugging tools, and RTOS concepts, while developing documentation and development workflows.