Summer Intern – Firmware Engineer (Advanced Development) – Indianapolis, IN

Shine BrightX LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Mentorship program

Professional growth opportunities

Access to CliftonStrengths testing

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC is seeking a motivated student in computer science or engineering to support embedded firmware development for access control products. You will work with C and Python, learn electronics fundamentals, and participate in design reviews and daily standups with the firmware team.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and contributing to real projects within a supportive, award-winning culture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership through school, work, or projects.
• C programming coursework with intermediate proficiency.
• Foundational knowledge in electronics.

Responsibilities

• Support development of embedded firmware solutions for electronic access control and security products.
• Define and scope firmware requirements, design and document system architecture.
• Develop and test embedded software and integrate firmware into modular systems.
• Learn about electronic locking systems and access control solutions.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage in daily standups, project meetings, and firmware team discussions.

Skills

C programming

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support development of embedded firmware solutions for electronic access control and security products.
• Define and scope firmware requirements, design and document system architecture.
• Develop and test embedded software and integrate firmware into modular systems.
• Learn about electronic locking systems and access control solutions.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage in daily standups, project meetings, and firmware team discussions.
• Build knowledge of basic electronics and laboratory tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Gain hands‑on experience with programming languages including C and Python, and embedded software testing.
• Apply product development tools like functional block, flow, and state diagrams.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership through school, work, extracurricular activities, or projects.
• Coursework in C programming with intermediate proficiency preferred.
• Coursework or foundational knowledge in electronics.
• Strong listening, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on real, hands‑on projects within a dedicated team.
• Professional growth through exposure to company leaders, development programs, skill‑building opportunities, and mentorship.
• Networking and peer engagement through company-sponsored activities.
• Access to Clifton Strengths testing and coaching to leverage individual strengths.
• Generous paid time off promoting work‑life balance.
• Employment with an award‑winning company recognized for employee engagement and workplace culture.