Summer Intern – Firmware Engineer (Advanced Development) – Indianapolis, IN

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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 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures. Summer Intern – Firmware Engineer (Advanced Development) - Indianapolis, IN Summer Intern – Firmware Engineer (Advanced Development) The Summer Intern – Firmware Engineer is responsible for supporting the development of embedded firmware solutions for electronic access control and security products. As a Summer Intern – Firmware Engineer, you will work as part of a highly engaged small team within a global organization of more than 12,000 employees representing over 30 brands, including Schlage, Von Duprin, and LCN. You will gain hands-on experience defining and scoping firmware requirements, designing and documenting system architecture, developing and testing embedded software, and integrating firmware into larger modular systems. Additional responsibilities include learning about electronic locking systems and access control solutions, participating in design and code reviews, and contributing to innovative products that enable seamless access while helping keep people safe and secure where they work, live, and thrive. This role provides meaningful project work, learning opportunities, professional development, and the opportunity to build strong relationships with peers and leaders across the organization. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position. What You Will Do: Expand your skills in programming and scripting languages, including C and Python. Gain hands-on experience in embedded software and firmware testing. Apply product development tools such as functional block, flow, and state diagrams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective solutions. Participate in daily standups, project meetings, and firmware team discussions. Build knowledge of basic electronics and laboratory tools, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. Develop a strong foundation for future growth and career opportunities at Allegion. What You Need to Succeed: Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Demonstrated leadership through school, work, extracurricular activities, or project involvement. Coursework in C programming; intermediate proficiency preferred. Coursework or foundational knowledge in electronics. Strong listening, time management, and problem-solving skills. Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to projects that impact Allegion and its 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. You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential. What You’ll Get from Us: An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands-on projects Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching 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 the right candidate for this role. #ALLEGION We Celebrate Who We Are! Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. 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