Embedded Software Engineer Intern Jobs in Avenel, NJ

Brightcore Energy provides end-to-end energy efficiency and clean energy measures to commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. We have the intellectual and financial capital to develop, implement, fund, operate, and maintain clean energy solutions. Our diverse solutions range from lighting, controls, geothermal heating and cooling, and other energy efficiency measures to renewable energy solutions such as solar and battery storage. We are about Building Energy Performance.
Summary/Primary Role:
This role owns the edge computing platform behind Brightcore EDGE, an on-premise industrial PC that runs our control and optimization algorithms at customer sites. This person selects, configures, and hardens the edge hardware and operating system; owns local data logging and edge compute architecture across all deployments; and establishes the hardware, OS, and security standards that scale to every future site. The role is defined by ownership and speed: take the problem end-to-end, buy the equipment, rapidly test and iterate. The platform must integrate cleanly with existing building management systems and meet the security expectations of mission-critical facilities such as data centers and financial institutions.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)
Edge Platform Ownership

• Select, configure, and harden the on-premise industrial PC platform that runs the EDGE control algorithm at customer sites.
• Establish the hardware and OS standards - imaging, provisioning, configuration management, remote access, and fleet update strategy - that scale to every future deployment.
• Own reliability of the edge platform in the field: watchdogs, failover behavior, offline operation, and recovery.

Data Logging & Edge Compute Architecture

• Own local data logging and edge compute architecture across all deployments, including time-series storage, local buffering, and synchronization with cloud systems.
• Design the telemetry pipeline from building sensors and equipment through the edge device to the EDGE monitoring platform.

Building Management System Integration

• Integrate the edge platform with existing building management systems using BACnet and/or Modbus (IP and serial), including point discovery, mapping, and gateway configuration.
• Work with customer facilities teams and controls contractors on BMS products from major vendors (e.g., Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Automated Logic, Siemens).

Security & Hardening

• Implement state-of-the-art security tooling and practices appropriate for mission-critical facilities such as data centers and banks - OS hardening, disk encryption, secure remote access, network segmentation, and patch management.
• Partner with customer IT/OT security teams to satisfy site security reviews and connectivity requirements.

Rapid Prototyping & Iteration

• Take ownership of the problem and move quickly: specify and procure equipment, build test benches, and rapidly test and iterate.
• Convert working prototypes into documented, repeatable deployment standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with mechanical and HVAC engineers to implement optimization algorithms at the edge, translating control logic into reliable software running on site.
• Partner with the Brightcore EDGE monitoring team, BCE Design engineering, and business development across the deployment pipeline.
• Support field commissioning and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5-8+ years in embedded systems, industrial controls, edge computing, or industrial IoT, with hands-on hardware responsibility.

• Deep experience with industrial PCs and Linux: OS configuration and hardening, networking, provisioning, and remote management.

• Working knowledge of BACnet and/or Modbus and experience integrating with building management or industrial control systems.

• Ability to implement modern security tooling for high-security environments - need not be a security expert, but must be able to select and deploy state-of-the-art practices for facilities like data centers and banks.

• Strong software skills in Python and/or C/C++; comfort with scripting, containerization (e.g., Docker), and version control.

• Bias to action: demonstrated ability to take an ambiguous problem, buy what is needed, and deliver a working prototype on an aggressive timeline without heavy supervision.
• Fluent with AI tools.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work & Compensation:
An employee is expected to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Brightcore also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to complement the base salary. The base annual salary range for this position is $140,000-$170,000 and is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.
Travel Requirements:

• Office presence required at least three (3) days per week, unless otherwise agreed upon with final approval by direct supervisor.
• No additional travel required.

Work Environment:

• Office setting.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is not a safety sensitive position.

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace:
Brightcore Energy is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Brightcore Energy positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verifications, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Brightcore Energy is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Brightcore Energy to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
Office/Remote/Field Work:
We offer a variety of structured work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and field-based assignments, aligned with organizational needs and role-specific requirements. Work arrangements are role-dependent, with guidelines established based on position requirements and business needs. This policy is subject to change at Brightcore's discretion.
Brightcore Health Benefits Overview:
Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA).
401k Plan:
Brightcore currently offers both traditional and Roth 401k plans with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and $0.50 on the next 2% for a total potential match of 4% annually.
Other Benefits & Perks:

• PTO
• Financial Wellness Benefits
• Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Disability, Life, & AD&D Benefits
• Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services

Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives.
Brightcore Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Brightcore Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all aspects of employment, including job assignment and compensation.
We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.
This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Brightcore Energy will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.