What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Engineer Firmware - Eden Prairie, MN (Summer 202`5) position at CalAmp?
Overview
We are CalAmp. Enabling operational excellence for a world in motion. CalAmp provides flexible solutions to help organizations worldwide monitor, track and protect their vital assets. We enable transportation and logistics, government, industrial and vehicle manufacturers to improve efficiency, safety, visibility and compliance using best-in-class SaaS solutions tailored for their business.
CalAmp offers an engaging and diverse work environment where people take pride in their contributions and share in the company’s success. We empower our employees to showcase their talent, sharpen their skills, develop new capabilities, and be a part of a global team that develops revolutionary technologies.
From our headquarters in beautiful Carlsbad, California to offices in Minnesota, Mexico City, London, Milan, and Madrid, CalAmp spans the globe to deliver connected intelligence.
Responsibilities
The CalAmp Firmware Engineering Intern will help design, code, and document CalAmp telematics equipment. This engineering position will be working with industry leading mobile routers, GPS trackers and cellular equipment and will be directly responsible for adding software options, software modifications and improvements to CalAmp telematics and IoT devices. Will receive specific supervision as to objectives, approach, and results expected.
- Responsible for assisting in the development of firmware and applications using programming languages such as Python, Perl, and C/C Interfaces with other members of the software development team, test engineers and field engineers. Individual is expected to work with a minimum of supervision towards a stated goal
- Participate in firmware and applications development projects
- Maintain and support existing software
- Develop Unit and Acceptance Tests, and assist in documenting clear, concise and thorough test procedures to support verification that the software satisfies all product requirements
- Create and maintain project schedules and report on project status, activities and issues
- Ensure software developed satisfies CalAmp’s quality standards, and is implemented in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Will be local to the area in Summer 2025
- Completed or in progress towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
- C/C programming knowledge
- Python, Perl and JavaScript programming knowledge
- Solid understanding of network communications and protocols (such as TCP/IP and BSD sockets)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical and strong problem-solving skills
- Willingness and desire to be a team player
Strong Pluses
- Experience working with Raspberry Pi, wi-fi, and BLE protocols
If you are interested in a Summer internship with an industry-leading IoT company, we want to speak with you. Please apply now as we expect our Summer Interns to start in June.
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Market Minimum
USD $23.00/Hr.Market Maximum
USD $45.00/Hr.Salary : $23 - $45