Intern Firmware Engineering

Generac; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern for its Residential Power Electronics team in Reno, NV. You will contribute to embedded firmware development for new products, support existing systems, and gain real lab experience testing hardware in a hands-on environment.

The internship is on-site in Reno, NV, five days a week. You will work with experienced firmware engineers, learn CI/CD practices, and apply C/C++ and Python skills to real-world residential power electronics projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or related engineering field.
• Coursework or project experience in embedded programming with C/C++.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Support firmware development for embedded controllers using C and C++.
• Create and maintain firmware modules and documentation.
• Develop test specifications for new systems and firmware.
• Conduct firmware and hardware testing in the lab.
• Participate in design reviews and learn from engineers.
• Use Python for tooling and automation tasks.
• Take ownership of a defined project delivering value by end of internship.

Skills

Embedded programming

C/C++

Python scripting

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Join Generac’s Residential Power Electronics team as a Firmware Engineering Intern in Reno, NV, and help power the future of clean energy. In this hands‑on role, you’ll contribute to embedded firmware development for new products, support existing systems, and gain real lab experience testing physical hardware. It’s a great opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real‑world engineering challenges while working with cutting‑edge technology and experienced teams.

This internship is 5 days a week on‑site in Reno, NV.

What You Will Do

• 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 and learn from experienced firmware engineers.
• Use simulation tools and Python scripting for tooling and automation tasks.
• Support troubleshooting of designs alongside cross-functional engineering teams.
• Take ownership of a defined project that delivers tangible value to the team by the end of the internship.

What You Will Learn

• Embedded firmware development for real-world residential power electronics products.
• Hands‑on lab testing methodologies for firmware and hardware integration.
• How firmware engineering integrates with broader system design (engines, transfer switches, alternators, and other core engineering teams).
• Industry tools and practices for firmware build, deployment, version control, and CI/CD.
• The fundamentals of clean energy product development at Generac.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Python for scripting or automation.
• Prior project experience with physical embedded systems (academic, personal, or internship).
• Exposure to CI/CD concepts or version control tools (Git).
• Coursework or interest in residential power electronics, energy systems, or controls.
• Interest in clean energy technology.
• Willingness to learn AI tools in a production development environment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform detail‑oriented work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to translate technical information to varied audiences.
• Foundational understanding of engineering principles.
• Comfortable with structured problem‑solving and willing to ask questions.
• Growing knowledge of communication protocols and hardware interfaces.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer‑based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.