Senior Technical Intern - Firmware

Leonardo DRS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Technical Intern - Firmware to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team and contribute to firmware development on MCU/FPGA platforms. You will interact with PC-based software to communicate with the firmware, participate in testing, and learn through hands-on projects.

Ideal candidates are engineering students in CE/EE/CS programs, are eager to learn, and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a related engineering degree with progress toward a CE/EE/CS program.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to network within a team.
• Diligent, hardworking and quick to learn new concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in conducting various engineering assignments.
• Work with microcontrollers and FPGA platforms and develop PC software to communicate with FW.
• Follow basic work instructions and learn fundamentals of the company.
• Perform limited scope testing on PC and embedded platforms under supervision.
• Complete tasks on time and gather data for engineers; assist with design details.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Quick learner

Diligent

Education

Computer Engineering/EE/CS student

Job description

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Senior Technical Intern - Firmware

Location: San Diego, CA, US, 92127

Job ID: 115272

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.

Job Summary

Are you looking for an internship where you can make meaningful contributions while learning a lot and having fun? At Daylight Solutions you'll get to work on projects that impact the business. You'll gain exposure to how areal engineering team works, from sprint planning to shipping code and be mentored by experienced engineers from all backgrounds. You'll work with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, with a variety of experiences. Come join the fun at Daylight, you won’t want to miss it.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with and assist engineers in the conduct of various engineering assignments
• Work with microcontrollers and FPGA platforms in conjunction with developing PC based software application to communicate with the FW development platform.
• Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and also learn new things
• Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers; Testing may range from dedicated software testing on PC platforms to integrated testing of firmware suits on embedded platforms.
• Complete assigned tasks on time Gather and assemble data for engineers May be required to help in research in a particular field
• Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers Assist engineers with appropriate design details
• Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
• Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering (EE), or Computer Science (CS) Engineering student; some progress towards Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering (EE), or Computer Science (CS) engineering degree
• Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
• Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn

The salary range for this position is $22.67/hour - $32.42/hour.This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws .

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.