Firmware Intern Rust (6-12 months)

Join our embedded systems team to develop real-time firmware and low-level control software for robotic gloves and hands. You will work on motor control, sensor interfaces, communications, and hardware validation that make responsive robotic hardware possible.

Requirements: Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience programming in Rust; embedded Rust experience is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of Rust fundamentals: borrowing, aliasing, async/await, traits, generics, etc.
Understanding of microcontrollers, interrupts, timers, DMA, and real-time constraints.
Strong understanding of different synchronization primitives.
Familiarity with CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, or other embedded communication protocols.
Comfort debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD, and serial tools.
(+) Experience with Embassy, RTIC, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar RTOS/async embedded frameworks.
(+) Knowledge of BLDC motor control, FOC, current sensing, or encoder interfaces.
(+) Experience with CANopen CiA 402, EtherCAT, or bootloaders.
(+) Python or C/C++ experience for test automation and integration.

• (+) TypeScript + React for GUIs.

• Health Insurance: Health coverage for interns.

• Meals: Lunch and dinner provided.

• Commuter Benefit: Assistance with local transportation costs.

• Snacks and Drinks: Fully stocked office kitchen.

• Immigration Support: TN sponsorship available for eligible candidates.

• Career Growth: Strong potential for full-time conversion after the internship.

• Develop and debug Rust firmware for motor controllers, sensor interfaces, and embedded communications.

• Implement and optimize deterministic control loops, state machines, and calibration workflows.

• Integrate tactile, force, IMU, encoder, and position sensors into real-time embedded systems.

• Build test utilities and diagnostics for board bring-up, manufacturing checks, and hardware-in-the-loop validation.

• Collaborate with EE, mechanical, controls, and AI teams to improve system performance and reliability.

• A Proception employee will reach out directly to schedule additional interviews.

• A portfolio is recommended where relevant.

• Interview process: two technical interviews and one CEO interview.