Firmware Engineering Co-op

About the Role

Qualifications

• Required:
• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proficiency with C/C++
• Working knowledge of Python
• Preferred:
• 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
• What We're Looking For
• An ideal candidate blends electrical engineering fundamentals with strong software skills — someone curious about how hardware and software meet, comfortable debugging at the board level, and eager to learn on real projects with real deadlines.
• Job Location
• Eden Prairie, Minnesota (no relocation or housing assistance available)
• Term/Hours
• Spring/Summer 2027 start, 2-3 semester rotation, can be consecutive or non-consecutive semesters. January start dates are preferred, but other start dates will be considered.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Compensation & Total Rewards:
• Estimated Pay Range: $23.00 – $25.00/hour
• Estimated Starting Pay Range is reflective of the range Bracco Medical Technologies reasonably expects to pay for the position. The range provided is based on compensation and market data specific to the position.
• Total Rewards:
• Time off – We provide safe and sick time to help you take time for yourself when needed.
• Live well – We offer medical benefit options to help protect you along the way.
• Evolve – Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, and networking events, you’ll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.
• To learn more about Bracco Medical Technologies, please visit our website at: https://careers.braccomedtech.com.
• Bracco Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Responsibilities

• 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