Heron Power · 2 months ago
Intern, Power Electronics Engineer, Spring 2026/Summer 2026
Scotts Valley, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringHeron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. As a Power Electronics Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to design, develop, and validate medium-voltage power electronics systems, gaining hands-on experience with hardware and contributing to key product development initiatives.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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)
Interest in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, datacenter power architectures and/or industrial electrification
Company
Heron Power
Heron Power is an energy technology startup that focuses on developing power electronics for the modern electrical grid.
Founded in 2024
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$38MKey Investors
Capricorn Investment Group
2025-05-29Series A· $38M
Leadership Team
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Chris Tilton
Director of Mechanical Engineering
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