About the role#
Entrust is seeking a Firmware Engineering Co-op for a 6 to 12-month term. You will work with our team in Shakopee to design and implement firmware for card and passport personalization products. This role involves working alongside engineers to gain experience in firmware development methodologies and standard processes. You will help bring hardware products to life through embedded control of motors, sensors, vision systems, and technologies like smart card chip programming, magnetic stripe encoding, and printing.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, test, document, and deploy firmware.
- Assist in reviewing product requirements and estimating work.
- Work with the test team to validate functionality.
- Participate in code reviews.
- Review and respond to reported field problems.
- Debug issues at the boundary of hardware and firmware.
What you'll need#
- Enrolled in a BS or BA program in computer science, electrical engineering, or an equivalent technical degree.
- Completed at least two years of coursework in your current program.
- Experience in C/C++.
- Proficiency with the Linux OS and embedded development environments.
- Experience working with multi-person teams and projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A desire to build skills and knowledge.
- Experience with revision control systems such as Subversion, Git, or Mercurial.
- Experience with project or issue tracking systems like Gitlab, JIRA, or GitHub.
- Experience in Python.
- Experience working with electro-mechanical systems and reading electrical schematics.
- Experience with development processes, methodologies, and tools.
Location & details#
- Location: Shakopee, Minnesota, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour.
About Entrust
Entrust is a software development company based in Minneapolis. It focuses on identity-centric security solutions to prevent fraud and cyber threats. The company provides tools for verifying identities, securing connections, and monitoring transactions. It serves customers in over 150 countries through a global partner network.
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