RenderATL 2027 US Firmware Engineering Internship

Axon is a company focused on protecting life through technology, and they are seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern to contribute to AIoT Device-level Firmware Infrastructure. The intern will work on firmware development for various Axon products and technologies while gaining mentorship and career development opportunities.

What you'll do:

• Firmware Design and Development of AIoT infrastructure for career-defining new programs that synthesize all Axon technologies in addition to current and next-gen Camera-related products and their accessories
• Support Development of Firmware for eLinux-based System-on-Chips (SoC) and System-on-Modules (SoM)
• Support Development of Firmware for Microcontrollers
• Support Development of Firmware for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth BLE, Sub-GHz, Cellular LTE & 5G, and related RF technologies
• Support Development of Firmware for Battery and Power Management sub-systems with a critical eye towards Safety and Thermal Performance
• Develop Unit, Integration and Automated Tests and Test Equipment as part of the development process
• Support Electrical Engineering with Board Bring-up and Hardware Debugging Support
• Collaborate with distributed teams such as other Firmware Teams, Embedded Product Teams (i.e., Business Logic), Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing and Compliance
• Collaborate with System-on-Chip (SoC) and Cellular Modem vendors to optimize for AIoT use-cases and key performance parameters
• Drive Engineering Excellence and adopt a test and metrics-first mindset
• Be a Team Player, Mentor, Strong Communicator and be ready and willing to support the Team when needed

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing graduation in a Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field at a community college, university, or bootcamp
• Experience in programming with C, C++, Rust, Golang and/or Python
• Experience with both Kernel and User-space Embedded Linux with exposure to Yocto, OpenWRT or other Embedded Distros for Board Support Packaging (BSP)
• Experience with RTOS on Microcontrollers
• Basic ability to read Datasheets and Schematics
• Experience with concise Technical Writing and Architecture Diagramming
• Understanding of Computer Architecture and Peripherals
• Understanding of Operating Systems, Concurrency and Networking concepts
• Strong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms and Object Oriented Design Patterns
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Cultural alignment to Axon Company Values: <https://global.axon.com/company/values>