Firmware Test Engineer Intern

10 Badger Meter, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Meter is hiring a Firmware Test Engineering Intern for our Milwaukee headquarters. You will work with a mentor on firmware testing, troubleshooting, and development across product life cycles, including test case execution, software development, data collection, and embedded systems evaluation.

This onsite internship (~40 hours/week) focuses on hands-on learning, coaching, and a capstone project while contributing to real engineering work.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Sophomore Year completed preferred).
• Intermediate skill level in Python; familiarity with digital and analog circuits.
• Basic understanding of engineering tools such as SVN, compilers, and IDEs.

Responsibilities

• Firmware test plan development and execution for product development or sustaining projects.
• Test case running, debugging, and failure analysis to improve quality.
• Develop automation scripts to optimize testing efforts and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Python

Digital Circuits

Analog Circuits

SVN

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Meters

Logic analyzers

Job description

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You At Badger Meter

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. When you join us, you'll find: Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe. Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential. A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

What You Will Contribute:

The Badger Meter Internship Program provides hands‑on, real-world experience to students through projects that make a difference! In addition to your projects, you will be given the opportunity to participate in our robust Intern program focused on Badger Meter Culture, professional development, community outreach and a final capstone project.

Badger Meter is hiring a Firmware Test Engineering Intern. This position will work with a mentor to perform firmware testing, troubleshooting, and development efforts on one or more product development or sustaining engineering projects. The work will include a combination of test case running, software development, data collection, and evaluation of embedded systems in any stage of product development from prototypes to field returns. The Firmware Test Engineering Intern will work in individual offices, electronics lab, hydro lab, and other workspaces, as appropriate. This will be an onsite internship at our Milwaukee Headquarters facility next summer (40 hours a week).

Essential Job Duties:

• Firmware test plan development
• Product testing, debugging, failure analysis
• Develop and maintain self‑improvement programs and automated scripts to optimize testing efforts
• Collaborate with other team members to execute test plans and develop automation platforms
• Create reports, memos, and provide status updates to engineers, supervisors, and project teams
• Additional projects, tasks, and/or assignments as assigned

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Sophomore Year completed preferred)
• Intermediate skill level in Python Code, Digital Circuits, and Analog Circuits
• Basic understanding of engineering development tools such as SVN, compilers, and IDEs
• Basic experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, meters, logic analyzers preferred
• Basic experience with version control, such as SVN or Git

This internship provides meaningful, project-based work with defined deliverables, hands‑on learning opportunities, and ongoing coaching and mentorship.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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With more than a century of water technology innovation, Badger Meter is a global provider of industry leading water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality, and other system parameters. These offerings provide our customers with the data and analytics essential to optimize their operations and contribute to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s most precious resource.