Intern, Electronics Design Engineer, Autumn 2026
Heron Power · Scotts Valley, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
As an electrical engineer intern, you will be responsible for participating in subsystem architecture design, design and analysis/simulation of subcircuits, ECAD library management, layout, schematic capture and performing component and circuit cost and sourcing analysis. You will work with the EE team developing functional test, bring-up procedures, testing and debugging prototypes.
Responsibilities
- Own the role of ECAD librarian creating components and providing reviews of design components.
- Work with the EE team to identify suitable components for designs as well as evaluating and identifying alternate solutions.
- Verify circuit performance through simulation and testing of prototypes, including development and facilitation of test procedures.
- Participate in design reviews and trade-off analysis for sub-system architectures.
- Develop bring-up test plans and FW/SW requirements for new designs, performing testing of prototype hardware and managing test data.
- Test electrical interface integrity across PCBs, sensors, actuators, and communication buses (e.g., CAN, RS-485, Ethernet, LV analog/digital I/O).
- Support validation and bring-up of LV systems during prototype and production builds, including DVT and integration testing.
- Coincide with firmware, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure proper system behavior, testability, integration, and serviceability.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters in Electrical Engineering.
- 1+ term of previous internship experience in an EE field or examples of hardware projects you have worked on.
- Experience with circuit simulation and ECAD tools (eg. LTSpice, Altium...).
- Experience with microcontrollers, their peripherals and standard board level communication protocols (I2C, SPI, QSPI, UART, CAN).
- Familiarity with analog circuits, power conversion and power supply topologies.
- Hands-on experience with debugging and testing electrical systems using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and similar tools.
- Passion for learning and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Qualifications
- Strong grip on first principles.
- Hands-on skills.
- A sense of initiative.
Skills
- Domain-specific knowledge and experience will help determine the career level for each hire.
Benefits
We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth.
Pay
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Benefits
Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and more.