Internship – Firmware Developer

The Position: 

An intern will get a chance to get involved in development of electronic modules for our products. These modules are crafted by team of electronic engineers in close collaboration with specialists in diverse fields such as particle physics, mechanical engineering, or software engineering. Important aspect of the design process is focus on high reliability, which helps to ensure high quality of the solutions. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support for variety of development and integration tasks performed by firmware and electronic groups in R&D. 

• FW and HW test automation using modern methodologies & frameworks. 

• Hands-on testing and debugging on microscope systems. 

• Contributing to collaborative work environment with multi-functional development teams. 

Qualification: 

• Student of bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent experience (2-3 years). 

• Basic experience with MCU design (C/C++) and/or FPGA design flow (VHDL/Verilog). Ability to read electrical schematics is a plus. 

• Familiarity with Linux OS, Git and any scripting language (e.g. Python) is an advantage. 

• Self-motivation to learn, adaptability and proactive approach in problem solving. 

• Strong communication (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills. 

• Communication level of English. 

You will gain: 

• Real-life experience with R&D design process for devices with positive social impact. 

• Boost for your knowledge through collaboration with mentors in the team. 

• Creative and inclusive work environment offering relax zones, yoga lectures, gym, or outdoor playground.  

• On-site company canteen providing diverse food offer, free vegetables, and fruit. 

• Flexible working hours to balance your personal life and university life. 

• Each colleague can help to build company culture. We have company band, dragon boat or ice hockey teams, and many other sport and social activities for employees. 

• Further employee benefits such as phone tariff for outstanding prices, Multisport card, or discounts from craft coffee suppliers. 

At Brno's Thermo Fisher Scientific, we develop and manufacture electron microscopes and spectrometers. Our products participate in variety of material and life science applications and play key role in semiconductor industry. Our work helps to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We are one of the largest producers of electron microscopes in the world, and we continue more than 70-year-old tradition.