Intern Embedded Software Engineering
Smith+Nephew
About the Role
- This is a 3-month internship program.
- Planned Start Date: May 2027
- Program Length: 12 weeks
- Location: Andover, MA
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct state-of-the-art research and development of next-generation medical products related to sports medicine.
- Develop and test new product features.
- Work closely with managers to complete specifically identified internship projects.
- Present project conclusions to senior leadership.
- Create documentation as required by the Smith and Nephew Quality Management System.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science program enrollment at an accredited university.
- Major GPA of 3.50 or above preferred.
- At least Junior standing with completed Basic Electrical Engineering and/or programming courses.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Design experience with electrical and/or software engineering concepts.
- School projects in embedded systems, C/C++, and/or FPGA are preferable.
- Basic understanding and experience with testing electrical or software designs.
- Basic knowledge of electrical and/or software engineering concepts.
- Exposure to computer vision concepts, applications, or academic projects.
- Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques for engineering or medical technology applications.
- Familiarity with image signal processing fundamentals, including image enhancement, analysis, or algorithm development.
- High learning agility.
- Strong written and verbal communication and technical writing skills.
- Analytical approach to problem-solving.
- Experience in the medical device field or other regulated field is preferred.
- Previous applicable internship, part-time, or apprenticeship experience is preferred.
Compensation
- The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $27 - $32 USD hourly.