Summer Intern – Firmware Engineer (Connectivity and Sensing)

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Summer Intern – Firmware Engineer (Connectivity and Sensing), Hague Road Technical Center – Indianapolis, Indiana

As an Allegion Firmware Engineer, you will contribute meaningful work and make a direct impact on Allegion’s Connectivity Team. The Connectivity Team is a growing advanced development engineering organization focused on wireless connectivity. The team develops technology solutions utilizing the latest in wireless technologies including low-power WiFi, ultra-wide band (UWB), and Matter.

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! 

What You Will 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.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• A commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: making a difference and leading with purpose 
• High energy, influential, cross collaborative team environment 
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching. 
• Customized individual development plans and growth maps to help you unlock your full potential and career graph with Allegion. 
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself" 

Apply Today!

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

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just