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Description

Executive Summary:  Software, Firmware, and/or Hardware Engineering Internship

The Internet of Things starts with Things. The transformational benefits promised by IoT and technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep analytics will not be realized until Things themselves are made more intelligent and connected. In support of our growth as a leading IoT Solutions Innovator, Mesh Systems seeks to hire a Software, Firmware, and/or Hardware Engineering Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2026. In this role, you will have the opportunity to explore embedded and cloud practices whilst being a contributing member on one or more cohesive IoT solution teams working in a modern Agile environment. You and your colleagues will design, develop, test, document, and deliver software components as a critical part of end-to-end IoT Solutions.  Join us for this opportunity to combine your creativity, passion and skills for building high-quality systems alongside acknowledged experts in the field for some of the best-known and respected brands in the world! 

This is a full-time, hourly position (~$17.50/hour) based in either Carmel, IN or Appleton, WI. The position will report directly to a Senior Engineer.

(Contingent on chosen development path firmware/hardware/cloud/mobile)

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the full Software and Hardware Development Life Cycle (SDLC and HDLC)
• Contribute on Firmware (C or C++), Cloud (Azure/.NET), or Mobile (Xamarin/Maui) Development
• Maintain and improve system processes, documentation, and platform engineering
• Work in a highly collaborative fast-paced teams utilizing cutting-edge IoT technology and Agile methodologies 

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications 

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on Embedded Software experience, if interested in the firmware concentration
• Development and troubleshooting embedded targets and operating systems, such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, and Yocto Linux, if interested in the firmware concentration
• Demonstrated knowledge of C or C++, solving firmware problems, if interested in the firmware concentration
• Demonstrated knowledge of C# solving application problems, if interested in the software concentration
• Demonstrated knowledge of Object-Oriented Principles (such as with Java, Python, Rust, etc.), if interested in the software concentration
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital and analog systems, circuit design and layout, and validation practices, if interested in the hardware concentration
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure technologies, connectivity designs, and regulatory and standards processes, if interested in the hardware concentration
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for all concentrations

Interesting Capabilities

• Experience working in an Agile environment while tracking key milestones and gates
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Model Context Protocol (MCP), and multi-agent AI workflows

NO AGENCY APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

UNDERGRADUATES ONLY

Benefits

About Mesh Systems

Mesh Systems is an Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions Software and Services company that helps enterprises achieve digital transformation. With over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500s and industry leaders, Mesh Systems has IoT engineering competency across hardware, software, wireless technologies, and cloud services. We have been regularly awarded as one of the most innovative companies in the IoT ecosystem. Our consistent growth and success have earned us a place on the Inc. 5000 list five times, most recently in 2025, and we’ve been recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 twice. In 2023, we were honored with two Mira Award nominations for Exceptional Employer and Scale-Up of the Year, and in 2025, we were once again named a Best Places to Work company by the Indiana Chamber. As a sales-driven, partner-led organization, we continuously seek to drive value and maximize the benefits of IoT & AI for the enterprises we serve. Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and fostering a collaborative culture sets us apart as a leader in the industry.

Working at Mesh has its perks!

Growth and development opportunities, Friday Lunch & Learns, and unlimited snacks, fruit, coffee, and sodas!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mesh Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Our goal is to employ a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, to stay and do their best work.