Firmware & Hardware Design Student — Hands-on Prototyping

Daktronics; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount Program

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Daktronics offers a Firmware/Hardware Design Student internship in Rapid City, SD, with about 15–20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours in summer. You will gain hands-on experience in embedded systems, software/hardware testing, and prototype verification under mentorship.

The role requires enrollment in a Bachelor’s program in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with a focus on problem solving and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Student enrolled in at least 12 credits.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Sophomore or junior year preferred.
• GPA 3.0 or greater preferred.
• Unofficial transcripts required with application.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot existing designs.
• Assist in manual testing of hardware and software.
• Prototype verification and measuring circuit parameters.
• Create test reports and document designs.
• Develop/apply C, C++, Python, and/or VHDL/Verilog software.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate debugging and analysis.
• Design/test fixtures and procedures.
• Complete quality work in a timely manner.

Skills

C

C++

Python

VHDL/Verilog

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Daktronics offers a Firmware/Hardware Design Student internship in Rapid City, SD, with about 15–20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours in summer. You will gain hands-on experience in embedded systems, software/hardware testing, and prototype verification under mentorship.

The role requires enrollment in a Bachelor’s program in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with a focus on problem solving and collaboration.