Embedded Systems Support Intern

Working at Philips MRI offers the chance to be part of cutting-edge innovation in healthcare technology, specifically in the dynamic field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. You will be part of the R&D MRI division located in Best, the Netherlands. Within this division, the Device Control Layer (DCL) group is responsible for developing real-time software that interacts with the hardware of our MRI systems.

Your role:

As part of your assignment, you will investigate the feasibility and implications of migrating existing real-time software to a Linux-based real-time operating system (VxWorks to Wind River Linux).

• Assess the feasibility of migrating existing real-time software from VxWorks to Wind River Linux
• Analyze system-level implications of the transition to a Linux-based real-time operating system
• Port a custom PCIe-based networking interface device driver to the Linux environment
• Ensure compatibility with Linux kernel modules and driver architecture
• Evaluate performance under real-time constraints
• Validate the functional correctness of the ported software
• Test real-time behavior to ensure deterministic performance
• Confirm that the Linux-based system meets the operational requirements of the original real-time application

You're the right fit if:

• Are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Proficiency in C/C++ for low-level systems and driver development
• Experience with Linux kernel development and device driver architecture
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS), especially VxWorks and Wind River Linux
• Knowledge of CPU scheduling, memory management, and interrupt handling in real-time systems
• Competence in debugging tools (e.g., GDB, strace, perf) and performance profiling
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); Dutch is a plus.

• Communicate clearly and work well in a team.
• Show initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Pay close attention to detail and follow through on tasks.

• Understanding of computer networking protocols.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of PCIe interface protocols and hardware-software integration

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

In return, we offer you

A non-stop growth opportunity within a global multinational company. In addition, we also want to remunerate you well for the opportunity. This includes:

• Monthly full-time allowance between €500 - €700 gross, depending on your education level and if you need to relocate to The Netherlands. Part-time internships receive the allowance pro-rata.
• Housing compensation. Should you need to relocate to near our office, we’ll offer you a monthly allowance of €300 net if location is in the vicinity of Amsterdam, €255 net for all other Philips locations. To be eligible, we’ll just ask for the rental contract from your landlord, and your usual home-work travel distance needs to be more than 50 km or 1.5 hours of travel time (for a one way trip).
• Travel compensation, if you are not eligible for a free public transport card; you will receive max. €192 net as a monthly allowance.
• Paid holidays per internship term.

About Philips

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