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Firmware Engineer Intern

Fluxergy

Firmware Engineer Intern

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In-Office

Irvine, CA

20-20 Hourly

Internship

In-Office

Irvine, CA

20-20 Hourly

Internship

The Firmware Engineer Intern will assist in embedded systems and firmware development, support testing workflows, collaborate with engineers, and improve system reliability.

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About Us

Fluxergy is a rapidly growing in vitro diagnostics company innovating on the cutting-edge of laboratory testing. We’re developing the first and only multi-modal point-of-care platform that enables molecular, clinical chemistry, immunoassay, and hematology testing on the same system.

Our platform spans many markets including the clinical, veterinary, and food safety industries. We are seeking self-motivated problem solvers who are excited to help decentralize traditional laboratory infrastructure.

At the core of our company’s identity is a strong foundation in engineering. We take great pride in our commitment to critical thinking and pragmatic problem-solving through a modular and systemic perspective. We hold the conviction that transparent communication, coupled with the flexibility to adjust to evolving scenarios and the willingness to venture beyond familiar territories, is crucial to both our success and yours.

Our product: https://vimeo.com/176673475

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Firmware Engineering Intern to support embedded systems and firmware development efforts for MK14 daughter board platforms in a collaborative engineering environment. This internship offers hands-on experience working with hardware interfaces, firmware testing, system setup, and embedded software development processes.

The intern will work closely with engineering teams to support firmware development activities, improve testing workflows, and contribute to system reliability and documentation efforts. This role is ideal for students interested in embedded systems, electronics, low-level programming, and hardware-software integration.

What You Will Do

Assist with environment setup and embedded system configuration activities
Develop an understanding of MK14 daughter board architecture and system functionality
Support test harness development and execution for firmware validation
Review hardware datasheets and technical specifications to support development activities
Contribute to technical documentation and maintain organized engineering records
Participate in unit testing and firmware verification efforts
Assist with debugging, error handling, and logging implementation
Collaborate with engineers to identify opportunities to improve firmware development speed and efficiency
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of firmware and hardware integration issues

What You'll Need to Have

Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in:
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Or a related technical discipline
Availability to work approximately 30-40 hours per week
Proficiency in C/C++ programming
Exposure to RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

Previous experience with firmware or embedded systems development
Familiarity with hardware debugging tools and workflows
Understanding of microcontrollers, communication protocols, or board-level systems
Experience with unit testing or embedded software validation
Exposure to version control tools such as Git

Interview Process

Our interview processes my differ slightly from role-to-role; however, most of our interviews will follow a similar pattern:

- Recruiter Interview

- Hiring Manager interview

- Decision

We are an early-stage company and may change our interview process from time-to-time, but our hope is everyone who interviews with us has a positive experience, even if an offer isn’t presented.

Benefits

A Work Culture Which Believes in Promoting from Within

- Wear lots of hats / accelerate your career growth!

- We are a flat organization by design – lots of visibility!

- Many of our current leaders started their career with Fluxergy!

Hourly Rate: $20/hour

Additional Information

Fluxergy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

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