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Daktronics · 1 day ago

Firmware/Hardware Design Co-op Intern

Brookings, SD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $27/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Daktronics is a company that creates cutting-edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. They are seeking a Firmware/Hardware Design Co-op Intern who will engage in troubleshooting existing designs, manual testing of hardware and software, and developing documentation to support designs and procedures.

ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot existing designs

Assist in manual testing of hardware and software

Prototype verification, such as:

Verify circuit operating parameters (i.e. rise and fall times, regulator stability, etc.)

Taking measurements with a multi-meter and high-speed oscilloscope

Create test reports

Characterize video source components (i.e., cable length)

Signal integrity testing

Develop documentation to support designs, fixtures, and procedures

Develop and support applications using Linux, C, C#, C++, VHDL/Verilog, Python, and/or Tera Term programming languages

Design and implement test fixtures and procedures

Complete quality work in a timely manner

Regularly work scheduled hours

Perform other projects and duties as needed to meet customer expectations

Qualification

CC++PythonVHDL/VerilogLinuxProblem solvingCommunicationOrganizational skillsSelf-motivationCritical thinking

Required

Able to take a semester off from school to complete the internship, if applicable

Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week

Work through the Cooperative Education Internship Program with accredited university and Faculty Coordinator to arrange for credit while participating in this 7-month internship

Only strong academic performers will be considered, with preference to 3.0 GPA or greater

Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application

Good oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, self-motivation

Good problem solving and critical thinking skills

Dedication and desire for quality performance

Ability to work with odors (solder/coating)

Follow company policies

Work with little supervision

Fluent in English, both written and verbal

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older

Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position

Programming knowledge in C, C++, C#, Python, and/or 'VHDL/Verilog'

Good oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate complex technical concepts

Shown ability to work collaboratively on projects or with a partner/team

Preferred

Preferred applicants will be full-time students of at least junior status currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

Course completion or currently taking related to coding for hardware