Firmware Engineering Intern — Embedded Power Electronics

Generac Power Systems; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems is seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern in Reno, NV to contribute to embedded firmware development for residential power electronics. You’ll support firmware modules, participate in design reviews, and perform lab testing on real hardware with hands-on mentoring from experienced engineers.

You will gain experience with C/C++, Python scripting, CI/CD concepts, and embedded systems across engines, transfer switches, and other core components in a real lab environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• Coursework or project experience in embedded programming with C or 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 and 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 with senior firmware engineers.
• Use Python scripting for tooling and automation tasks.
• Assist with troubleshooting in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Take ownership of a defined project delivering value by internship end.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Lab work

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science (in progress)

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

Generac Power Systems is seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern in Reno, NV to contribute to embedded firmware development for residential power electronics. You’ll support firmware modules, participate in design reviews, and perform lab testing on real hardware with hands-on mentoring from experienced engineers.

You will gain experience with C/C++, Python scripting, CI/CD concepts, and embedded systems across engines, transfer switches, and other core components in a real lab environment.