Intern - Firmware Engineer (Spring 2027)

United States of America, South Carolina

Full Time

Posted September 28, 2026

$70k - $85k· Est.

Application opens on company website

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Smart Grid Technology
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services.

Support software and firmware development activities for products and solutions serving the Utilities & Energy industry, with a focus on quality, reliability, and customer success.
Contribute to the full project lifecycle by assisting with requirements gathering, development planning, coding, code reviews, testing, and documentation.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot firmware and software components under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Participate in designing, implementing, and validating firmware solutions while applying sound engineering principles and best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver customer-centric, innovative solutions that align with team and company objectives.
Support testing and validation activities, including executing test plans, analyzing results, and documenting findings.
Identify problems, investigate root causes, and contribute to solutions in an accountable and agile manner.
Participate in technical discussions, team meetings, and project reviews, including coordinating or leading meetings with support from a manager.
Maintain clear technical documentation and communicate project status, risks, and recommendations effectively.
Work collaboratively with team members to share knowledge, learn new technologies, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Programming experience, including knowledge of object-oriented programming.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated initiative, motivation, and curiosity.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science; Electrical Engineering will also be considered.
Relevant academic or personal projects.
Prior internship, co-op, research, or work experience.
Exposure to embedded systems, testing, automation, or AI-related work.