About the role#
As a Firmware Engineering intern at Mill, you will join our team to work on embedded software and hardware validation for our consumer products. This role involves hands-on work with hardware components, lab equipment, and production code. You will support our development, testing, and debugging efforts as we move toward product launches.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with cross functional teams on embedded software and hardware validation.
- Write, edit, and draft embedded code to control our systems.
- Provide hands-on support for system debugging during commissioning.
- Work with electrical engineers and product designers to troubleshoot and improve system performance.
- Implement and test prototype drivers on hardware systems.
What you'll need#
- A BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
- Experience writing and testing embedded C for controlling electromechanical components and reading sensors.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Experience with embedded Linux systems, specifically Yocto.
- Proficiency in debugging hardware using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, or logic analyzers.
- Background in developing for loadcells, DC motors, PID controllers, and DC fans.
- Experience with Python scripting and CI/CD pipelines for production code.
Location & details#
- Location: San Bruno, California.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site, 5 days a week.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role.
About Mill
Mill operates in the environmental services sector. The company builds food recycling solutions to divert waste from landfills. It provides these tools to homes, workplaces, and cities. The business is based in San Bruno, California, and maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees.
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