Firmware Engineer Intern: Embedded Systems for Utilities

Locusview; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Itron is seeking a Firmware Engineer Intern to join the Product Development team in West Union, South Carolina, starting January 2027. You will gain hands-on experience supporting embedded Linux firmware for Itron electric meters, working with firmware engineers, test engineers, and technicians on meaningful projects spanning firmware and hardware debugging, test automation, and data analysis.

Must be pursuing a related technical degree with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science; Electrical Engineering will also be considered.
• Experience with embedded systems, testing, automation, or AI-related work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support firmware and software development activities for embedded projects.
• Assist with requirements, planning, coding, testing, and documentation.
• Develop and debug firmware with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Participate in design, validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and project status updates.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

C/C++

Embedded systems exposure

Education

Pursuing related technical degree

Job description

Itron is seeking a Firmware Engineer Intern to join the Product Development team in West Union, South Carolina, starting January 2027. You will gain hands-on experience supporting embedded Linux firmware for Itron electric meters, working with firmware engineers, test engineers, and technicians on meaningful projects spanning firmware and hardware debugging, test automation, and data analysis.

Must be pursuing a related technical degree with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn