Onsite Summer Embedded Systems Intern – Hardware & Firmware

Renesas Electronics Corp.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided benefits

Onsite internship environment

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. is seeking a System Engineering Intern for the 2027 Summer program in San Jose, California. This 100% onsite internship runs from May 24 to August 13, with graduation anticipated by May 2028.

You will gain hands-on experience in hardware and firmware development for Renesas microcontrollers, working alongside senior engineers to design, develop, and test embedded systems for cutting-edge applications.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of hardware design principles and electronic components.
• Firmware development (C/C++, embedded systems).
• Familiarity with lab equipment (o-scope, logic analyzers, power supplies, function generators, and embedded debug tools).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hardware design and testing for embedded systems.
• Support firmware development for microcontrollers and embedded platforms.
• Develop and maintain device drivers for custom hardware.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and documentation of system components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.

Skills

Hardware design

Firmware development

Lab equipment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors or Masters in EE/CE/Mechatronics

Tools

Microcontrollers

RTOS

Python

Git

Job description

Renesas Electronics Corp. is seeking a System Engineering Intern for the 2027 Summer program in San Jose, California. This 100% onsite internship runs from May 24 to August 13, with graduation anticipated by May 2028.

You will gain hands-on experience in hardware and firmware development for Renesas microcontrollers, working alongside senior engineers to design, develop, and test embedded systems for cutting-edge applications.