Heron Power

Climate Tech

Intern,PowerElectronicsEngineer,Spring2027

$48–65k ~AI est. Scotts Valley, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Intern, Power Electronics Engineer, Spring 2027 at Heron Power. Skills: Power electronics, Converter design, Hardware development. Support design of power conversion systems. Support development of power conversion systems”

Industry & Context.

Climate Tech
Problems you'll solve

Solving difficult problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Solid understanding of power electronics fundamentals, Familiarity with circuit simulation tools, Exposure to gate drivers, Experience using basic lab equipment, Excellent communication skills, Excellent problem-solving skills, Excellent organizational skills, Passion for learning, Ability to work independently, Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Nice to Have

Prior internship experience, Prior co-op experience, Prior research experience, Experience with control systems for power converters, Familiarity with PCB design tools, Familiarity with schematic capture tools, Exposure to high-voltage safety practices, Exposure to design considerations, Programming experience for test automation, Programming experience for control, Interest in renewable energy systems, Interest in electric vehicles, Interest in datacenter power architectures, Interest in industrial electrification

What You'll Do.

Support design of power conversion systems

Support development of power conversion systems

Assist in modeling power converter topologies

Assist in modeling control strategies

Assist in simulation of power converter topologies

Assist in simulation of control strategies

Contribute to component selection

Contribute to circuit design

Contribute to schematic capture

Contribute to hardware bring-up

Work with senior engineers to characterize switching devices

Work with senior engineers to characterize magnetic components

Participate in prototyping converter hardware

Participate in bench testing converter hardware

Support lab testing activities

Document test results

Contribute to hardware design reviews

Contribute to team discussions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborating cross-functionally; Team discussions; Team-oriented environment

Communication Scope

Hardware design reviews; Team discussions

Full Job Description

WHAT TO EXPECT  Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything. Our first goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron Power’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade. We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems. JOB OVERVIEW As a Power Electronics Intern, you will work alongside a team of experienced engineers to design, develop, and validate cutting-edge medium-voltage power electronics systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real hardware, contribute to key product development initiatives, and deepen your understanding of high-voltage systems, power converter architectures, and control systems. You will be exposed to all stages of the hardware development lifecycle—from concept and modeling to prototyping and testing—while collaborating cross-functionally with teams in firmware, mechanical design, validation, and manufacturing.  This internship is ideal for students passionate about power electronics and excited to build scalable, efficient, and reliable energy systems that will shape the future of the grid.   HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE What You Will Bring We have a short list of must-have requirements. We prioritize a strong grip on first principles, hands-on skills, and a sense of initiative. Domain-spec

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