SmartFlower Solar LLC

Embedded Systems Engineering Intern - Spring '27

SmartFlower Solar LLC Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Solar Electric Power Generation · 11-50 employees

6 h ago
embedded Junior (0-2 yrs) Temporary United States
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About the role

The intern will assist in the engineering and service of solar systems while developing, testing, and deploying firmware solutions to improve product performance. They will also monitor fleet performance to resolve field issues and support continuous improvement of the firmware release process.

What they look for

Embedded Systems C C++ Python Firmware Development IoT Product Design Hardware Validation Version Control OTA Updates Technical Documentation Troubleshooting Electro-mechanical Systems Renewable Energy

Requirements

Candidates must be pursuing a degree in computer, electrical, robotics, or an equivalent engineering field. Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, along with a hands-on approach and experience with embedded systems, is required.

Full description

Internship Term: Winter – Spring 2026 (January – June)

Commitment: Full Time, 8 AM to 5 PM

Location: On site in Woburn, MA

At SmartFlower Solar we turn clean energy into a competitive edge.  SmartFlower is a photovoltaic solar system that tracks the sun during the day and folds up for storage at night, enabling 40% more power generation per unit are than a conventional solar array. Through our innovative design, manufacturing, installation and service approach, we deliver game changing technology for residential and commercial solar applications. Engineering co-ops at SmartFlower get broad exposure to product design, manufacturing and field service, owning projects from start to finish in a global, fast-paced and hands-on environment. We are looking for someone pursuing an electrical, software or related engineering field who wants to work at the intersection of electro-mechanical and IoT connected systems. If joining a globally recognized renewable energy company gets your flowers blooming, co-op at SmartFlower as an Embedded Systems Engineer! 

What you will do:

  • Assist with engineering and service of Smartflower Solar systems
  • Develop, test and deploy new firmware solutions to boost ease of use, product reliability, serviceability or performance.
  • Partner with SmartFlower technical team members and external engineering contractors to develop, validate and release software or firmware solutions
  • Validate new features prior to release. Monitor fleet performance to identify field issues early and own their containment and resolution
  • Support continuous improvement efforts around the firmware release process including enhanced documentation, version control, release package build and OTA update management

You...

  • Are working towards a computer, electrical, robotics or equivalent engineering degree
  • Are proficient programming in modern languages such as C / C++ and Python
  • Can share a portfolio of previous work demonstrating experience with embedded systems
  • Operate with a hands-on approach, are self-motivated, and love to work on hardware products
  • Are able to work independently, manage time and prioritize your work
  • Demonstrate independence, a self-starter attitude with strong communication skills

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