Internship duration: Summer 2026 (with potential extension)
Role Summary
At Amperesand, you will help design and develop software that powers automated test systems used in our labs and manufacturing lines. You will work closely with engineers across hardware, firmware, and validation teams, gaining hands-on experience in Medium Voltage (MV) labs and learning how real power electronics products are tested at scale. This role is ideal for students who write clean, reliable code, think from first principles, communicate well, and love solving challenging technical problems.
Responsibilities:
• Develop automated test software used to validate MV power electronics and related subsystems.
• Deploy, maintain, and improve test software in lab and manufacturing environments.
• Write clear, maintainable, and well-structured code while learning company-wide coding standards.
• Contribute to code reviews and discussions to ensure quality and consistency.
• Help improve existing automation tools to reduce test time and improve data accuracy and reliability.
• Participate in test hardware bring-up, system debugging, and software optimization.
• Create concise documentation for software tools, deployment steps, and test workflows to ensure smooth handoffs across teams and sites.
• Approach problems using first principles and a curiosity-driven mindset - ask questions, dive deep, and learn fast.
Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong fundamentals in programming using a system-level language (e.g., C, C++, Go, Rust).
• Exposure to software that interfaces with hardware (microcontrollers like Arduino, STM32, or similar).
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, eagerness to learn, and willingness to ask “why” to understand systems deeply.
• Effective communication and time-management skills; proactive in seeking clarity and driving tasks to completion.
Bonus Qualifications:
• Basic understanding of electrical theory (Ohm’s law, AC/DC circuits, etc.).
• Familiarity with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Exposure to hardware communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I²C, etc.).
• Experience with scripting or automation frameworks (Python, Bash, etc.).
What You’ll Gain:
• Hands-on lab experience with real test systems used for high-power industrial hardware.
• Exposure to end-to-end automation - from software design to deployment.
• Mentorship from engineers across software, hardware, and reliability teams.
• Experience contributing to systems used daily in manufacturing and validation workflows.
• A chance to work in a fast-paced environment where curiosity, ownership, and impact matter.
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
