Summer Intern - Firmware Engineer

Allegion Canada Inc.; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion Access Technologies in Farmington, Connecticut, invites Summer Interns to contribute to firmware and embedded software for access control systems. You will gain hands-on experience defining and implementing firmware features, supporting validation, and collaborating with hardware, test, and manufacturing teams.

The role focuses on developing and testing embedded firmware, working with communication stacks, drivers, and RTOS or bare-metal environments, while participating in code reviews

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with C programming and embedded systems.
• Interest in embedded firmware development and hardware bring-up.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and test embedded firmware for microcontroller-based products.
• Participate in requirements definition and design discussions for new firmware features.
• Implement and maintain device drivers and communication stacks; work with RTOS or bare-metal firmware.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

RTOS

Debugging

Education

Pursuing degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Embedded IDEs

JTAG/SWD

Logic analyzers

Job description

Summer Intern – Firmware Engineer, Allegion Access Technologies – Farmington, Connecticut

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security. At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

As an Allegion Firmware Engineer intern, you will contribute meaningful work and make a direct impact to the Firmware/Embedded Software competency. You will gain hands‑on experience defining and implementing firmware features for access control and automatic door systems, support product validation, and collaborate closely with hardware, test, and manufacturing teams. If you are seeking a summer experience that offers meaningful work, learning opportunities, professional development, and an opportunity to build strong relationships with your peers and leaders, Allegion is the right place for you!

What You Will Do:

• Develop, debug, and test embedded firmware for microcontroller‑based products.
• Participate in requirements definition and design discussions for new firmware features and product updates.
• Implement and maintain device drivers, communication stacks (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, BLE as applicable), and peripheral interfacing.
• Work with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and bare‑metal architectures as required by product designs.
• Support hardware bring‑up and verification by using tools such as debuggers (JTAG/SWD), logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Design tools to measure and analyze existing and new products.
• Participate in code reviews, version control workflows, and continuous integration/build processes.
• Document firmware design, test procedures, release notes, and standard operating procedures.
• Utilize tools such as functional block diagrams, flow diagrams, state‑diagrams, and others as required in product development.
• Work with a team to create well-rounded solutions.
• Deepen your understanding of basic electronics and the use of electrical tools, such as a digital multi‑meter, oscilloscope, and digital logic analyzers.
• Obtain the experience to create a foundation for growth and future opportunities with Allegion.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Pursuing a degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, and Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative, e.g., school club officer, sports team captain, resident advisor, leadership on school or work projects, etc.
• Preferred knowledge of C programming language.
• Preferred knowledge of working with embedded microprocessors and their associated IDE and tools.
• Basic electronics understanding, including low voltage wiring.
• Passion to be hands‑on and able to work in an engineering laboratory environment.
• Ability to work in both a team and individual setting.
• Resiliency and ability to adapt quickly.
• Effective listening, time management and creative problem‑solving techniques.
• A desire to learn, grow and develop by working on projects that will impact Allegion’s business and customers.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it". You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us. You want a culture that promotes work‑life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! You want to work for an award‑winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths‑based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands‑on projects.
• Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships.
• Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team.
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching.

Compensation:

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. The expected Base Hourly Range: $25-$26/hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We celebrate who we are: Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.

We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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