Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering Internship – FPGA Firmware Management

ASML

Internship focusing on FPGA firmware management for remote updates at ASML. Develop solutions and enhance communication standards in embedded systems for 6 months.

Posted 6/25/2026internshipVeldhoven • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a proof-of-concept solution for remotely managing FPGA firmware within a running system via Ethernet
Design a concept for remote FPGA firmware updates over Ethernet
Develop a proof-of-concept implementation using a lightweight file transfer protocol
Configure and test in-system programming within a running hardware setup
Validate the reliability and stability of firmware updates
Analyze and document security considerations for remote updates
Evaluate performance, including update speed and system impact
Present findings and recommendations for further development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Are pursuing a masters degree in electrical engineering, embedded systems, computer engineering, or software engineering
Have knowledge of VHDL, FPGA, and high-speed electronics needed
Have experience with programming in C, C++, or a similar language
Show analytical thinking and a structured way of working
Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively in a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusion and diversity
Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

VHDLFPGACC++lightweight file transfer protocolin-system programmingfirmware updatesperformance evaluationsecurity considerationsanalytical thinking

Soft Skills

structured workingclear communicationteam collaboration

Certifications

masters degree in electrical engineeringmasters degree in embedded systemsmasters degree in computer engineeringmasters degree in software engineering