Intern, Power Electronics Engineer, Fall 2026

Heron Power is a startup developing scalable power electronics hardware solutions for the electric grid. The Power Electronics Intern will support the design, modeling, prototyping, testing, and validation of medium-voltage power conversion systems while collaborating with firmware, mechanical design, validation, and manufacturing teams.

What you'll do:

• Support the design and development of power conversion systems
• Assist in the modeling and simulation of power converter topologies and control strategies using tools like MATLAB/Simulink or PLECS
• Contribute to component selection, circuit design, schematic capture, and hardware bring-up activities
• Work with senior engineers to characterize switching devices (IGBTs, SiC/GaN MOSFETs) and magnetic components
• Participate in the prototyping and bench testing of converter hardware, including measurement and analysis of key electrical waveforms
• Support lab testing activities such as thermal profiling, efficiency measurement, and EMC evaluation
• Document test results and contribute to hardware design reviews and team discussions

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering (or a related field), with a strong academic focus on power electronics
• Solid understanding of power electronics fundamentals, including converter topologies (buck, boost, inverter, LLC, etc.) and switching device operation
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as SPICE, LTspice, or PLECS
• Exposure to gate drivers, sensing circuits, and magnetic component behavior
• Experience using basic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies) and comfort working in a hands-on lab environment
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Passion for learning and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in power electronics design or validation
• Experience with control systems for power converters (e.g., current-mode control, PLL, or digital control loops)
• Familiarity with PCB design and schematic capture tools such as Altium or KiCad
• Exposure to high-voltage safety practices and design considerations
• Programming experience for test automation or control (e.g., Python, MATLAB, embedded C)

Benefits:

• Full-time internship
• On-site work arrangement
• Hands-on experience with real hardware
• Exposure to all stages of the hardware development lifecycle
• Collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth