Summer Intern – Firmware Engineer (Advanced Development)

Summer Intern – Firmware Engineer (Advanced Development), Hague Road Technical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana

Allegion is looking for a passionate Summer Intern to work as part of a highly engaged small team within a global organization of 12,000+ employees, representing 30+ brands (including Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN) focused on safety, security and access management.  You’ll work on solutions that will enable seamless access and help keep you and your loved ones safe and secure where they work, live and thrive.

As a firmware intern, you will gain valuable experience in defining and scoping requirements for firmware, designing and documenting architecture, coding, testing, and integration into a larger modular system. Additional opportunities include learning electronic locking systems, access control solutions, and participating in peer reviews on design and coding.

If you are seeking a summer experience that offers meaningful work, learning opportunities, professional development and an opportunity to build strong relationships with your peers and leaders, Allegion is the right place for you! 

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position. 

What you’ll do:

Deepen your understanding of programming and scripting languages, such as C and Python

Gain experience in embedded software and firmware testing techniques

Gain experience with wireless technologies such as WiFi, BLE, UWB and Thread

Utilize techniques such as functional block diagrams, flow diagrams, state-diagrams, and others as required in product development

Work with a team to produce well-rounded solutions

Participate in daily and other regular team meetings, including project teams and firmware competency

Deepen your understanding in basic electronics and the use of electrical tools, such as a digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, and digital logic analyzers

Obtain the experience to create a foundation for growth and future opportunities with Allegion

What You Need to Succeed:

Pursuing a degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, and Electrical Engineering Technology

Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative, e.g. school club officer, sports team captain, resident advisor, leadership on school or work projects, etc.

At least one class in C programming language - preference is mid-level proficiency in C

Basic electronics understanding

Effective listening, time management and creative problem-solving techniques

A desire to learn, grow and develop by working on projects that will impact Allegion’s business and customers

Why Work for Us?  

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:  

You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. 

You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us.  

You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!   

You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential. 

What You’ll Get from Us:  

An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands-on projects  

Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships  

Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team  

Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching 

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!