US Firmware Engineering Internship
Summary
Develop firmware for AIoT devices and camera systems using Embedded Linux, RTOS, and Rust, while collaborating with hardware and embedded teams to build robust infrastructure.
Your Impact
Contribute to AIoT Device-level Firmware Infrastructure as part of the Platform Firmware development team and advance Axon’s mission to Protect Life. Platform Firmware supports all of Axon’s Camera-based products, key ownership of the Cellular LTE Link, Automated Test Systems for organizational Engineering Excellence, and is always at the fore-front of Innovation with Hardware Engineering for new programs. Firmware development environments primarily include Embedded Linux (C, C++, Golang, Yocto) and RTOS on Microcontrollers (C/C++). Rust is being explored. Solve very challenging Firmware problems while applying Data Structure and Object Oriented thinking to build infrastructure APIs used by Axon’s Embedded Product teams.
This role will enable you to elevate your skills to the next level. As an intern, you will have regular 1:1s with your mentor, an experienced engineer on your team. You will get career advice through regular meetings with your manager, who is accountable for developing the careers of their reports. As part of your internship, you’ll get visibility by presenting your ideas, vision, and accomplishments to executive leadership.
Work Location
This role is based out of our Seattle or Boston office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
What You'll Do
- Firmware Design and Development of AIoT infrastructure for career-defining new programs that synthesize all Axon technologies in addition to current and next-gen Camera-related products and their accessories
- Support Development of Firmware for eLinux-based System-on-Chips (SoC) and System-on-Modules (SoM)
- Support Development of Firmware for Microcontrollers
- Support Development of Firmware for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth BLE, Sub-GHz, Cellular LTE & 5G, and related RF technologies
- Support Development of Firmware for Battery and Power Management sub-systems with a critical eye towards Safety and Thermal Performance
- Develop Unit, Integration and Automated Tests and Test Equipment as part of the development process
- Support Electrical Engineering with Board Bring-up and Hardware Debugging Support
- Collaborate with distributed teams such as other Firmware Teams, Embedded Product Teams (i.e., Business Logic), Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing and Compliance
- Collaborate with System-on-Chip (SoC) and Cellular Modem vendors to optimize for AIoT use-cases and key performance parameters
- Drive Engineering Excellence and adopt a test and metrics-first mindset
- Be a Team Player, Mentor, Strong Communicator and be ready and willing to support the Team when needed
What You Bring
- Pursuing graduation in a Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field at a community college, university, or bootcamp
- Experience in programming with C, C++, Rust, Golang and/or Python
- Experience with both Kernel and User-space Embedded Linux with exposure to Yocto, OpenWRT or other Embedded Distros for Board Support Packaging (BSP)
- Experience with RTOS on Microcontrollers
- Basic ability to read Datasheets and Schematics
- Experience with concise Technical Writing and Architecture Diagramming
- Understanding of Computer Architecture and Peripherals
- Understanding of Operating Systems, Concurrency and Networking concepts
- Strong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms and Object Oriented Design Patterns
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Cultural alignment to Axon Company Values:
Please Note
- Strive for a full 12 weeks
- Semester interns: May 2026 – August 2026
- Quarter interns: June 2026 – August 2026
The starting hourly pay for this role is USD $45. The actual hourly pay is dependent upon many factors such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit .
Axon’s hourly pay philosophy is made up of base pay and bonus. The actual hourly pay is dependent upon many factors such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit .