Futurex is seeking a team-oriented individual to fill the position of Electrical and Systems Engineering Intern. The ideal candidate will perform moderately complex work involving research and development, as well as production, for Futurex's line of globally-recognized embedded, cross-platform data encryption solutions. The position will involve assembling, testing, and troubleshooting of both production and test-level systems.

This position offers an opportunity for skilled individuals to expand their talents by participating directly in a number of different phases of the hardware and firmware research, development, production, and support processes. Individual visibility within the team is high, and opportunities for rapid advancement exist.

The qualified candidate must be willing to work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The candidate will have general knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis, of computer operations, procedures, and systems, and of computer programming languages.

The qualified candidate should possess the ability to process information logically, to design systems based on defined requirements, to prepare system specifications, to test and debug computer systems, to interpret technical information relating to computer programming and other areas of data processing, to perform mathematical calculations, and to communicate effectively. The position includes a generous compensation and incentive pay package.


ABOUT FUTUREX
For over 30 years, Futurex has been a globally recognized leader in providing cost-effective data encryption solutions for financial networks, banks, terminal manufacturers, transaction processors, and retail customers. More than 15,000 customers worldwide have used Futurex solutions to protect their highly sensitive data.

The total dedication that Futurex has to its employees is exhibited not just by the stunning 14-acre corporate campus located in a Texas Hill Country suburb just north of San Antonio, but by the welcoming corporate culture that has been built by our employees. Our campus contains amenities such as tennis courts, a jogging trail, a putting green, and a Texas-shaped pool. At Futurex, we believe that we have created a truly unique team of fast-paced, energetic, diverse, and entrepreneurial individuals who have come together to create revolutionary data encryption solutions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot prototypes and new hardware modules developed for our line of embedded cryptographic devices
• Design and verify that goals are met during development
• Document APIs and protocols used when interfacing with external systems
• Analyze performance of systems and take action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with users and approval of supervisor
• Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs. Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls
• Maintain programming documentation
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed
• Document system problems and resolutions for future reference
• Apply electrical and mechanical theory and knowledge to test, troubleshoot, and repair systems as required.

BENEFITS

• Play a key role in production-level software and/or firmware projects and work directly on the development of cutting-edge embedded encryption technology with a fast time to market.
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement.
• No fixed internship term - qualified candidates may be offered full-time positions upon graduation.
• 14-acre corporate campus with amenities including a tennis court, jogging trail, putting green, and a Texas-shaped swimming pool.
• Welcoming, family-style corporate culture uniquely suited to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and motivated individuals.
• Paid internship

REQUIREMENTS

• Solid understanding of computer internals, code compiler processes, and TCP/IP networking
• Experience with multiple architectures and platforms, particularly PowerPC or ARM
• Technical degree path
• Familiarity with Linux
• Familiarity with semiconductor and IC architecture
• Familiarity with software in a major programming language (C/C++ preferred)
• Experience with cable assembly / soldering
• Motivated, self-starting, and eager to learn.

LOCATION

• 14-acre corporate campus located approximately 15 minutes north of San Antonio, Texas and 40 minutes south of Austin, Texas.

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