Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) - Boonton, NJ

Job Overview

The Hubbell Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program providing students the opportunity to gain corporate experience, learn about all aspects of our business, and prepare students with the kind of experience needed to have a rewarding career at Hubbell.       

The Software (firmware) developer intern position involves being a part of R&D group that develops complex software products for the electric utility market. The individual should be familiar with Linux, C/C++ development, Microcontrollers and DSP.      
 

A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by: 

• Applying skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences.  
• Working on comprehensive, value-added projects. 
• Working in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment. 
• Developing technical skills specific to your major. 
• Providing opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business. 
• Providing a presentation to the local management team at the end of the program. 
• Gaining knowledge of the industry as it pertains to the Hubbell business location.  
• Gaining experience in planning and organizational skills. 
• Working on challenging robust projects that will provide practical experience. 
• Assisting with process improvement. 
• Managing multiple projects with overlapping tasks and working independently with minimal supervision. 
• Providing support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with development team to identify the unit testing needs.
• Perform critical evaluation of software requirements, designs, and implementation. Identify design weakness and 
  come up with effective test coverage accordingly.
• Develop test strategy to cover software designs by using various testing methodologies like white box testing
  and unit testing.
• Participate in development and validation of in-house or Off-the-Shelf testing tools for software unit testing. 
• Create a framework for white box testing or unit testing.
• Follow SSDLC and best coding practices.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented product development environment.
• Help with requirements breakdown analysis as required.
• Deliver new and creative solutions to complex problems.

 

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Enrollment in an accredited university working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree related to the internship (required) 
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (required) 
• Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred. 
• Familiarity with relevant software and systems.

 

Skills and Experience

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of embedded Linux OS, RTOS, embedded software build flow, make process etc.
• Hands-on experiences with hardware debugging and testing.
• Familiarity working with 16bit, 32bit microcontrollers and DSP.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, etc.
• Ability to learn in fast paced environment and solve problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Engineering Principles.
• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, trust, and ability to deal with 
  ambiguity, takes initiative and is proactive.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to interpret and share content.
• Demonstrate leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities, or service organizations.

Education

• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Hubbell Incorporated

 

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

 

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertica