Firmware Engineering Co-Op (January-June 2027)
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation4 hours ago
Waltham, MA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded C and C++ applications for the Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC.
- Design and implement algorithms for efficient data transfer and processing.
- Develop APIs for communication between applications.
- Develop embedded Linux firmware for interfacing with hardware components.
- Test C and C++ applications.
- Develop, maintain, and integrate software development tools.
- Improve CI/CD infrastructure.
- Collaborate with software and hardware development coworkers.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
- C/C++ programming experience and a strong understanding of data structures.
- Basic understanding of Linux and experience with Git.
- Understanding of electrical concepts, basic signal processing, logic, and algorithms.
- Python or Java programming experience is nice to have.
- Advanced Linux, FPGA development, electrical engineering, FreeRTOS or other RTOS, U-Boot, and Bash experience are nice to have.
- The posting lists 1–2 prior internship experiences as a nice-to-have qualification.
- Must be able to work onsite in Waltham, including Tuesday and Thursday.
- Must be a U.S. Person to access export-controlled information at restricted work locations.
Benefits
- January–June 2027 co-op placement based onsite in Waltham, Massachusetts.
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; other offerings may include an annual bonus if eligible.
- Base pay is $25.00–$28.00 per hour.
About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec) builds freight locomotives, braking and signaling systems, rail components, and software used by freight railroads, transit agencies, and industrial operators. The Pittsburgh-based public company (NYSE: WAB) sells original equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket services worldwide; it combined with GE Transportation in 2019 and traces its roots to George Westinghouse’s 19th‑century air brake business. Its portfolio spans rolling stock, parts, condition‑monitoring, and train control platforms.