Firmware/Hardware Design Student
Firmware/Hardware Design Student
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Position Summary
Join Daktronics and be part of a team that creates cutting-edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. Experience the thrill of working on projects that bring excitement to sports events attract customers worldwide and guide people in their daily lives.
At Daktronics youll engage in meaningful work and have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. Our internships and student positions offer hands-on experience mentorship and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices.
Youll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions take initiative and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products practices and procedures. We are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary to thrive in your position ensuring you feel supported and are successful.
What will the work look like for me
We will expose you to multiple facets of the embedded world. You will experience a professional business environment where you can sharpen your problem solving and testing skills and grow in your design abilities and processes. With your academic growth in the classroom we seek to provide multiple experiences during your student career at Daktronics which may mean rotating to different job responsibilities.
- Troubleshoot existing designs.
- Assist in manual testing of hardware and software.
- Prototype verification such as:
- Determine circuit parameters (i.e. ohms).
- Taking measurements with a multi-meter and high-speed oscilloscope.
- Create test reports.
- Characterize video source components (i.e. cable length).
- Signal integrity testing.
- Documentation to support designs fixtures and procedures.
- Develop and support applications using C C# C VHDL/Verilog and/or Python programming languages.
- Design and implement test fixtures and procedures.
- Complete quality work in a timely manner.
- Perform other projects and duties as needed to meet customer expectations.
When will I work
Applicants should be available to work approximately 15 hours per week (maximum of 20 hours per week) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
Where is this opportunity located
Position located in Rapid City South Dakota.
What are the pay and perks
The typical hiring range for this position is $24.00 to $26.00 per hour based on the location of Rapid City South Dakota. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors including relevant education experiences location and applicable local legislation.
Students with GPA of 3.5 and above may be eligible for a $500 Academic Excellence Reward for each spring and fall semester completed while employed. Additional conditions may apply.
This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including employee discount program employee assistance program community donation program unpaid time off 401(k) Employee Stock Purchase Plan leaves disability and accommodations. Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities () ( This information is intended tobe a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time.
Qualifications
To be considered for Firmware/Hardware Design Student we require the following:
Academic Requirements:
- The preferred applicant will be a student registered in at least 12 credits
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelors degree program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- The preferred applicant will be in their sophomore or junior year of school
- Only strong academic performers will be considered and must maintain an acceptable GPA preference to 3.0 GPA or greater.
- Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application.
Other Requirements:
- Good oral and written communication skills good organizational skills self-motivation.
- Good problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work with odors (solder/coating).
- Follow company policies.
- Work with little supervision.
- Regularly and reliably work scheduled hours.
- 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.
Desired traits
- Programming knowledge in C C Python and/or VHDL/Verilog.
- Familiarity with a multi-meter and high-speed oscilloscope.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts.
- Shown ability to work collaboratively on projects or with a partner/team.
Ready to make an impact Apply now and start your journey with Daktronics.
Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Employment Type
Temp
