2026 Engineering Intern - FPGA

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism, innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries. Concurrent Real-Time is part of HBK's Virtual Test Division, which focuses on providing real-time software, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop solutions to virtually test products throughout the development cycle, helping companies accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market, and improve their competitive advantage. With 250 highly skilled employees, HBK's Virtual Test Division has offices in Germany, Italy, France, UK, China, Japan, and the USA as well as a broad network of worldwide channel partners. Concurrent Real-Time is the industry's foremost provider of high-performance, real-time Linux software, hardware and professional services. Our mission is to be the leading provider of best-in-class real-time Linux solutions and support for time-critical applications, and to inspire technological advancements worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have been providing real-time solutions for mission-critical applications worldwide. With offices in 6 countries, our core competencies include: X-in-the-Loop (hardware-in-the-loop, man-in-the-loop and AI-in-the-loop simulation) High-speed data acquisition and signal conditioning Process control solutions High-performance visual systems Low-latency transaction processing Concurrent Real-Time is currently seeking a part-time Intern for the FPGA Workbench Team! This could be a great way to get hands-on experience for your future in tech! About the Role Join our engineering team and gain hands-on experience designing and implementing real FPGA solutions. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on meaningful projects — not just support tasks — contributing to the full development lifecycle of FPGA IP modules for Arria X and Cyclone V platforms. What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and document FPGA IP modules for Arria X and Cyclone V FPGAs
• Debug and troubleshoot applications to ensure optimal performance
• Write Bash or Python scripts to automate FPGA IP module testing
• Collaborate with software engineers to support API development
• Tackle novel technical challenges and propose creative solutions What We're Looking For
• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Basic hands-on experience with FPGA development
• Familiarity with digital signal processing concepts
• Basic proficiency in C, Python, or Bash scripting
• Eagerness to learn and solve complex hardware/software problems Nice to Have
• Experience with Intel/Altera FPGA toolchains (Quartus Prime)
• Exposure to HDL languages (VHDL or Verilog)

Salary:

Here at Concurrent-Real Time and HBK, we believe in honesty and transparency. They're two of the reasons we put the salary in the job descriptions! This role will be part-time, with a starting range of $20-25/hr. One Company - HBK Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer (HBK) is a global leader in the fields of sensors, data acquisition, analytics and collaboration for various R D, production and in-operation applications. Until the end of July 2020, the companies were known as Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) and Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S respectively. HBK is part of Spectris Limited and employs around 3500 people worldwide. Our product eco system covers all layers from sensors, electronics, to software and collaboration. Our customers range from end users of the entire tool chain focusing on analytics and results in virtual testing, physical testing, and monitoring, to our OEM and system integrator partners and customers integrating our products into their own offering and solution. The product portfolio is as versatile and varied as our customer base covering many industries. We have engineering and production facilities in Germany, Denmark, UK, Portugal, USA and China and are represented in over 80 countries worldwide. We are proud to be one of the top three suppliers worldwide in our market segments served, thanks to our high-quality products and the commitment of our employees.