Graduate Embedded Controls Software Intern

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. invites applications for the Software and Controls Engineering Graduate Intern role in Salem, VA.

The intern will assist in design, development, validation, and support of active magnetic bearing control software and firmware while pursuing a master’s degree. The position is hybrid, 20–40 hours per week, and targets graduate students in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering.

Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in embedded control system software development, including real-time closed-loop control systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Assembly programming, with exposure to microcontrollers, microprocessors, and RTOS environments
• Experience with hardware-software integration, debugging, and testing techniques
• Familiarity with embedded software design patterns and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)
• Working knowledge of power management principles and cybersecurity fundamentals
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to investigate root causes and implement effective countermeasures
• Collaborates well within multidisciplinary teams, takes initiative in problem-solving, and effectively prioritizes competing tasks
• U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate new and updated embedded AMB control system software
• Code, debug, and analyze system performance to ensure reliable operation
• Integrate software with hardware components and test system functionality
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Support software quality assurance efforts and testing protocols
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Assembly

RTOS

Hardware integration

I2C/SPI/UART

Cybersecurity basics

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

US work authorization

Education

Master's degree in CS/CE/EE/SE

Tools

Embedded development tools

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. invites applications for the Software and Controls Engineering Graduate Intern role in Salem, VA.

The intern will assist in design, development, validation, and support of active magnetic bearing control software and firmware while pursuing a master’s degree. The position is hybrid, 20–40 hours per week, and targets graduate students in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering.