Spring Embedded Systems Intern – Firmware & Hardware

Technology Service Corporation; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation in Plymouth, MA offers a Spring Intern position focused on embedded systems and low-level software development. You will collaborate with experienced engineers on real-world defense and advanced technology applications, including RF systems, radar and sensor platforms, missile seeker electronics, and secure IoT embedded solutions.

The internship provides hands-on design, development, and testing across the full development lifecycle—from hardware selection and

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Strong interest in embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware/software integration.
• Foundational understanding of digital logic, microcontrollers, electrical circuits, and networking.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research, evaluation, and selection of electronic components including microcontrollers, SoCs, SoMs, FPGAs, power management ICs, and COTS hardware solutions.
• Develop and maintain embedded firmware in Python, C, and C++ for bare-metal systems.
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and integration of embedded platforms.
• Participate in schematic reviews, PCB layout discussions, and signal integrity considerations.
• Develop test procedures and analyze system performance data to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, multimeters) to diagnose and validate hardware/software interactions.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and cross-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure system performance meets operational requirements.
• Contribute to documentation including design notes, test reports, and interface specifications.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Networking concepts

Debugging and testing

Version control

Agile/Scrum

RF concepts

Microcontrollers

Schematic reviews

Education

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

Tools

Git

PCB layout tools

JTAG

Job description

Technology Service Corporation in Plymouth, MA offers a Spring Intern position focused on embedded systems and low-level software development. You will collaborate with experienced engineers on real-world defense and advanced technology applications, including RF systems, radar and sensor platforms, missile seeker electronics, and secure IoT embedded solutions.

The internship provides hands-on design, development, and testing across the full development lifecycle—from hardware selection and