System Validation and Integration Intern

Company Overview   

Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.  

Internship duration: Summer 2026 (with potential extension).

Role Summary

At Amperesand, you will help design, develop, and deploy test systems that validate high-voltage, high-power electronics used in our Medium Voltage (MV) products. You will work closely with hardware, firmware, and validation teams, participate in design reviews, and gain hands-on experience in MV labs, manufacturing processes, and debugging complex power systems. This role is ideal for students with strong fundamentals in electrical engineering, a first-principles mindset, and a desire to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain test systems for high-voltage power electronics.  
• Define tester specifications, test methodologies, measurement approaches, and data analysis workflows.  
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews to help create robust, scalable, and safe testing procedures.  
• Work hands-on during test hardware bring-up, system debugging, and failure analysis.  
• Support debugging of MV hardware using a solid understanding of electrical theory and instrumentation.  
• Create clear documentation for test processes, bring-up steps, and deployment procedures to ensure smooth handoffs across teams and sites.  
• Approach problems using first principles — ask “why,” challenge assumptions, and be proactive in learning unfamiliar concepts.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of foundational electrical concepts (Ohm’s law, AC/DC circuits, power electronics fundamentals).
• Experience using common lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Ability to read and analyze electrical schematics and PCB layouts (Altium, KiCad, EasyEDA, etc.).
• Exposure to electrical simulation or modeling tools (LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB, etc.).
• Strong communication skills, time management, and willingness to take initiative.
• Curious mindset - comfortable asking questions, diving deep into problems, and learning quickly in a hands-on lab environment.

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Exposure to programming languages such as C or C++, and willingness to learn scripting for test automation.
• Coursework or project experience in power electronics (DC-DC converters, rectifiers, inverters, etc.).
• Exposure to hardware communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I²C) or microcontroller platforms (STM32, Arduino, etc.).
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB) for validating measurements.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience testing and validating high-voltage power conversion systems.
• End-to-end exposure to test system design - from concept to deployment.
• Hands-on engineering experience in MV labs and production environments.
• Mentorship from engineers across hardware, firmware, reliability, and test teams.
• Opportunity to impact critical infrastructure technologies at scale.

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Compensation: Up to $50/hour 

Pay Disclosure & Benefits

Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  

The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options 
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.
• Commuter Benefits 
• 6-12 weeks 100% paid parental leave

Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Amperesand is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.