Firmware Engineering Co-op

Bracco Medical Technologies develops medical devices that provide healthcare providers with insights for diagnosing patients. The Firmware Engineering Co-op will design, test, and debug embedded systems, develop firmware and Python-based test automation, troubleshoot communication interfaces and hardware/firmware issues, and collaborate with engineering teams on working prototypes.

What you'll do:

• Write and debug firmware in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems
• Implement and troubleshoot communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and Serial (UART)
• Use JTAG emulators and debugging tools to identify and resolve hardware/firmware issues
• Develop Python scripts to support test automation, data collection, and validation
• Use AI tools to accelerate code generation and build test scripts
• Support data processing and analysis from test and sensor data
• Prototype and validate designs using off-the-shelf development boards (e.g., Arduino, vendor eval boards)
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to bring designs from concept to working prototype
• Document code, test procedures, and results clearly for the team

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proficiency with C/C++
• Working knowledge of Python
• Eden Prairie, Minnesota (no relocation or housing assistance available)
• Spring/Summer 2027 start, 2-3 semester rotation, can be consecutive or non-consecutive semesters
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Coursework or hands-on experience with microcontrollers and basic circuits
• Experience with communication interfaces: I2C, SPI, and Serial
• Familiarity with JTAG emulators and hardware debugging tools
• General understanding of using AI tools to generate code and test scripts
• Experience with data processing or analysis
• Hands-on experience with development boards such as Arduino or other vendor development kits

Benefits:

• We provide safe and sick time to help you take time for yourself when needed.
• We offer medical benefit options to help protect you along the way.
• Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, and networking events, you’ll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.