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What you will do:
The Software and Controls Engineering Graduate Intern is responsible for supporting design, development, validation, and support of active magnetic bearing (AMB) control system software and firmware. The ideal candidate would be currently enrolled in a graduate program pursuing a master’s degree.
Position Type: 20-40 hours per week | Hybrid | Salem, VA
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and validate new and updated embedded AMB control system software
Code, debug, and analyze system performance to ensure reliable operation
Integrate software with hardware components and test system functionality
Create and maintain technical documentation
Support software quality assurance efforts and testing protocols
Perform additional duties as assigned
Education
Required: Pursuing a master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering.
Experience & Technical Skills
Coursework or project experience in embedded control system software development, including real-time closed-loop control systems
Proficiency in C/C++ and Assembly programming, with exposure to microcontrollers, microprocessors, and RTOS environments
Experience with hardware-software integration, debugging, and testing techniques
Familiarity with embedded software design patterns and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)
Working knowledge of power management principles and cybersecurity fundamentals
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to investigate root causes and implement effective countermeasures
Other Skills: Collaborates well within multidisciplinary teams, takes initiative in problem-solving, and effectively prioritizes competing tasks
U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.00-$32.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering
- Coursework or project experience in embedded control system software development, including real-time closed-loop control systems
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Assembly programming
- Exposure to microcontrollers, microprocessors, and RTOS environments
- Experience with hardware-software integration, debugging, and testing techniques
- Familiarity with embedded software design patterns and I2C, SPI, and UART communication protocols
- Working knowledge of power management principles and cybersecurity fundamentals
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, take initiative, and prioritize competing tasks
- U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the United States
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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What We Do
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