About the Opportunity A energetic technical recruiting firm specializing in high-impact engineering placements across Australia, we partner with innovation-driven hardware and IoT companies to source and deploy top-tier embedded systems talent. This internship offers hands-on exposure to real-world firmware development, microcontroller integration, and low-level system debugging—ideal for students or early-career engineers seeking to launch their careers in embedded systems.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, testing, and debugging firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers and embedded Linux platforms.
- Write and optimize C/C++ code for real-time applications, memory-constrained environments, and peripheral drivers.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to document code, schematic interfaces, and bring-up procedures for new hardware.
- Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers,
and JTAG debuggers to validate hardware-software interaction and resolve integration issues.
- Contribute to unit testing, automated builds, and version control workflows using Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to improve firmware reliability and power efficiency.
Skills & Qualifications
- Must-Have
- C
- C++
- ARM Cortex-M
- Git
- UART
- I2C
- SPI
- RTOS
- Preferred
- Embedded Linux
- STM32
- FreeRTOS
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- On-site mentorship from seasoned embedded systems engineers at top Australian tech firms.
- Potential for full-time conversion based on performance and project needs.
- Access to industry-grade lab equipment and real product development cycles — not just academic projects.