Job Description

Job Title:

Intern - Firmware Engineer

Location:

Leicester

Role Type:

12-month internship



We have an opportunity for a Firmware Engineer to join us at Honeywell, in Leicester, where you will be part of the wider Honeywell Fire R&D community that designs, implements and delivers on time groundbreaking fire detection and safety products. The role gives you the opportunity to build upon your technical knowledge and personal skills though supporting our engineering teams in developing electro-mechanical design solutions and learning about the commercial fire detection systems.



This role is part of our University Relations program, designed to help students and recent graduates launch their careers with hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for growth within Honeywell. This internship is set up for 12 months to cover a sandwich placement starting in Summer 2026, or for a graduate from 2025 or 2026, with the possibility of a permanent role after the placement.

Honeywell:

Honeywell Building Automation is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life for the people who use them. With a portfolio featuring software, hardware and services, Honeywell takes an outcome-focused approach to help building owners and operators improve safety and security, energy and operational efficiencies to create a better building experience.

Helping to Transform Buildings to be Safer and More Operationally and Energy Efficient.

Key responsibilities:

You will work closely with experienced professionals, as well as an assigned buddy, to gain hands-on experience within a friendly and supportive team to be trained to achieve the following:


Product support through firmware development, test & maintenance following the best practices and design principles Developing and applying your academic skills to undertake various activities across the engineering lifecycle, delivering to agreed performance targets, including cost and schedule Developing practical skills in engineering design, development and testing for complex systems, understanding key processes and technologies Gaining an understanding of the commercial fire domains, including the strict regulation to support the development of relevant products and technologies Taking an active role in engineering process improvement, ensuring the communication of best practice across the systems engineering team Product development support through integration testing and automation of key test scenarios

Key skills and qualifications:

Studying or recently graduated with a degree in computer science, software design or engineering, or electronics & communication, (either a 2028 grad requiring a 12-month industrial placement or a graduate in 2025 or 2026) Has a passion for embedded software development and looking for real product engineering exposure Provable knowledge and passion for object orientated principles, (this could be from your degree, work experience, or a hobby) Experience of working in C++ (this could be from your degree, work, or a hobby) The ability to commute to our Leicester office for this internship Business level English communication skills, both written and spoken

Our offer:

Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement, regular feedback, and mentorship opportunities. Skill Development: Access to training and certifications. Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and support for combining work with education. Tech and Innovation: Access to modern tools, technologies, and innovative work environments. Company Culture: Sense of community, team-building activities, and social events.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Join us now and make an impact!

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Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.