Firmware Engineering Intern (Summer Semester 2026)

Big Ass Who?

We didn’t set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that’s just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. “Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?” he uttered.

That’s when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, “Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?” Hell yeah we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don’t just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do.

Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team’s innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a “get it done” mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company’s full potential in the market.

Opportunity

Big Ass Interns are smart, genuinely curious, innovative, and eager to dive into real engineering challenges! As a Big Ass Fans Firmware Engineering Intern, you'll be joining our Engineering team this summer. In this role, you'll contribute directly to a major cost-reduction initiative focused on lowering hardware expenses and streamlining our products. You'll gain hands-on experience analyzing existing designs, identifying optimization opportunities, and helping shape more efficient next-generation solutions!

Are you ready to build valuable skills, work alongside talented engineers, contribute to meaningful projects, and have fun doing it. Get your rear in a Big Ass career today and hit that apply button!

What You'll Do

• Build and troubleshoot prototypes.

• Work independently to develop and test embedded firmware that interacts with the hardware and satisfies system requirements.

• Track changes to source code using git version control system.

• Present your work to professional engineers, get feedback, and make improvements.

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

• Be FANatical about learning and improvement

• Experience with C and C++ programming

• Self-motivated, driven, and results-oriented

• A good communicator who listens well and asks good questions.  

• Communicates ideas clearly and confidently

• Is available Monday-Friday to work on-site during the summer internship (relocation or housing is not included)

Preferred Qualifications

• One semester of embedded systems coursework (interrupts, timers, basic system primitives)

• Experience with UART, SPI, or other low-level protocols

• Experience with git version control and collaborative development (GitHub is a plus)

• Experience automating tasks with Bash or Python scripts

Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn’t perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you’ll succeed with your unique skills in your application.

The Interview Process

1. Our First Chat: You'll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter!  In this phone conversation, you'll discuss the opportunity more in-depth, and talk through any questions you have, as well as cover any details that aren't covered in this job description!

2. Hiring Manager Interview: This will be a virtual interview with the Software Engineering Manager! Here, you'll learn more about the scope of the summer project and cover all of the in-depth details of the position. 

How do you live life Big Ass?

Wonder what it’s like to walk through our Headquarters? Click here to get a virtual tour, and while you’re at it, check out our Benefits and Perks!

Be a part of something BIG

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join our mission to make the world healthier, safer, and more productive to build something truly remarkable!

Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at recruiting@bigassfans.com or call us at 1.877.244.3267.