Firmware Engineering Internship

As a Firmware Engineer Intern, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between hardware and software. You will work at the foundational layer of our compute platforms, focusing on the development and integration of low-level software for x86 architectures.

This role is specifically tailored for those interested in Machine Vision, as a primary focus will be the enablement and optimization of advanced camera sensors and imaging peripherals across both Linux and Windows environments.

This internship has received partial funding from NASA, via the Vermont Space Grant Consortium’s Intern Share Program. To comply with the qualifications of this grant, this internship is onsite in South Burlington, Vermont.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for

• Cross-Platform Enablement: Assist in developing and debugging firmware and drivers for Linux (Kernel/U-Boot) and Windows (WDM/WDF) ecosystems.
• Sensor Integration: Bring up new hardware sensors, with a heavy emphasis on camera modules and high-speed data interfaces (MIPI CSI-2, USB3) to support machine vision pipelines.
• Driver Development: Collaborate directly with Lead Engineers to write, test, and refine peripheral drivers for next-generation products.
• Hardware Bring-up: Use logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers to troubleshoot hardware-software interactions and ensure system stability.

Product Demonstration: Develop a Linux or Windows example application to demonstrate the DIO hardware, drivers and external peripherals in a way that is representative of an operational environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ with an understanding of low-level memory management and pointer manipulation.
• Strong technical writing skills for documenting driver specifications and test plans.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel structures or Windows driver concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret hardware datasheets and circuit schematics.
• Experience with debugging tools (e.g., GDB, WinDbg) or hardware lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters) is highly preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check.
• This internship is funded by a NASA grant that strictly requires U.S. Citizenship.

Who we’re looking for: 

We aren't just looking for someone who can write code; we are looking for a "hardware-software hybrid" who is energized by seeing their code interact with the physical world. You are a great fit if:

• You are a tinkerer who enjoys taking things apart to see how they work and have likely experimented with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or custom PC builds.
• You understand that in firmware, a single bit-flip can be the difference between a working sensor and a system crash.
• You can dive into a 500-page datasheet to find a specific register address and aren't afraid to ask "why" when a driver behaves unexpectedly.
• You enjoy working in a "lab" environment, bouncing ideas off senior engineers and coordinating with hardware designers.

The team you will be joining: 

Our Engineering team creates our cutting edge industrial computers by finding innovative solutions on a daily basis. The Engineering team's success relies on collaboration, creative thinking and a commitment to being at the forefront of technology. Roles on our Engineering team include, Electrical, Mechanical, Applications and Regulatory.

Learn more about Life at OnLogic: www.onlogic.com/life-at-onlogic.

Who we are:

OnLogic employees have the opportunity to shape our future and drive impactful change. We design and manufacture specialized computers and hardware solutions for companies all over the world, helping them to make the seemingly impossible possible. Our computers are designed to work where others fail, and it's our vision to be the first choice in industrial computing. To make that vision a reality, we've built a team of ambitious problem solvers, guided by the company's core values of Open, Fair, Innovative and Independent. We have an open office, open salaries and strive to be fair and transparent in our decision making. We encourage input and feedback from every member of our team and look to improve ourselves and our business every single day.

Diversity is an essential element of our core values. Not just respecting, but actively embracing a variety of backgrounds, life experiences, and opinions, helps us foster innovation, enhances our problem-solving capabilities, and promotes learning and engagement among the members of our team. We strongly encourage those with diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace for all employees. We do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or bias based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

To learn more about our values, our mission and what it's like to work at OnLogic, visit www.onlogic.com/careers.

Benefits

The pay for this internship is $18/hour, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, June to August, 2026.