Intern, Firmware Engineer
Advanced Energy
Fort Collins, CO0–30 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 30 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Circuit designData structures & algorithmsWindowsMicrosoft OfficeCAD
- Nice to have
- Embedded systems
- Work
- On-site in Fort Collins · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Circuit design22%Microsoft Office14%Data structures & algorithms11%Windows5%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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POSITION SUMMARY
Advanced Energy is seeking Firmware / Software Design Engineering Interns and Co-Ops to support development activities across our North American design sites. Interns will work with an experienced engineering team on the development of high-performance, precision, efficient, and cost-effective power conversion, metrology, or controls solutions. This role is for post-graduate candidates.
Location
- Fort Collins, CO
- In office and lab environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Active participant in a core team to meet schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction goals
- Assisting in the development, testing, and de-bugging of prototype power supply units
- Analyze test data and reports against functional and performance specifications
- Interfacing with internal departments to ensure cost and schedule goals are met
- Circuit design of analog and digital circuits, EMI filters, and power circuits
- Development and implementation of control algorithms
- Design and analysis of magnetic components
- Modeling and simulation of devices, circuits or systems using commercial or proprietary tools
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ability to work in a lab environment debugging circuits and evaluating product spec compliance using tools including oscilloscopes, power meters, multimeters, logic analyzers, and firmware interface tools
- Demonstrated proficiency with Windows-based platforms and with computer-based design and analysis tools
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to meet schedule requirements and define priorities without direct supervision
- Familiarity with CAD tools for schematics, analysis, and modeling/simulation
- History of firmware programming for embedded systems is a plus
- Ability to work with serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C
Qualifications
- Candidates working towards Bachelors, MS or Ph.D. degrees in Firmware Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Preference given to those with a Power Electronics and/or Controls focus.
- GPA > 3.25
- Candidates must be actively pursuing degree programs at one of the following institutions: University of Colorado, Colorado State University, University of Minnesota, Northeastern University, San Jose State University, Stanford University, or University of California-Berkley.
Compensation
- $26 to $36 per hour