Internship - Embedded Systems EngineerInternship - Embedded Systems Engineer - Austin, TX, United States

Originally posted 19 August 2026 by the employer.

Work with USB-PD controller solutions.

About the role

This internship involves developing and validating firmware for Infineon USB-PD controller solutions and conducting interoperability and compliance tests for USB-C and USB-PD ecosystems.

What you'll do

• Develop and customize firmware for reference designs and Infineon USB-PD controller solutions
• Validate firmware and hardware against customer requirements and functional specifications
• Perform interoperability and compliance tests on reference and customer designs for USB-C and USB-PD ecosystems
• Write application notes and example usage guides for Type-C and USB-PD applications
• Use oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and other lab equipment to debug interfaces and power circuits during bring-up
• Record test results, log issues, and communicate findings to engineering and product teams

What you'll need

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Embedded Systems, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Hands-on experience in embedded system design, microcontroller programming, and board bring-up
• Experience with oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, power supplies, and common bench instruments
• Familiarity with USB, USB-PD, Type-C, I2C, SPI, UART and related protocol troubleshooting

Nice to have

• Understanding of analog circuits, switching regulators, LDOs, DC-DC converters, and power distribution debugging

Skills: firmware development, microcontroller programming, USB-PD, board bring-up, lab debugging