About the role#
This internship focuses on the integration testing and functional verification of our energy storage systems. You will work across battery management systems (BMS), inverters, and power electronics. As we scale our testing infrastructure, you will help build benchtop and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) capabilities required to validate systems before production. You will collaborate with our firmware, design, and simulation teams to gain experience across the full test lifecycle.
What you'll do#
- Support functional testing of BMS, inverters, and other systems within our energy storage products.
- Design, set up, and operate benchtop and HIL test setups for BMS validation.
- Write and execute test scripts to support automation efforts.
- Assist in the development of test plans and procedures for electrical and mechanical systems.
- Work with design, simulation, and manufacturing partners to inform engineering decisions.
- Analyze test data and document findings for engineering teams.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues identified during testing.
- Participate in our culture of rapid prototyping.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience interfacing with microcontrollers and writing scripts for functional testing.
- Proficiency in Python or similar languages.
- Familiarity with electromechanical test setups.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort working hands-on with hardware and lab equipment.
- Exposure to high voltage battery and power electronics systems.
- Familiarity with BMS architecture and HIL test systems.
- Passion for renewable energy and sustainability.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Location & details#
- Location: Burlingame, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $35 per hour.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
About Peak Energy
Peak Energy is an energy technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 2023, the firm focuses on sodium-ion battery energy storage systems. It partners with utilities and independent power producers to support grid resilience. The company currently employs 180 people.
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