Electrical Design Engineer Intern (Spring 2027)

Peak Energy•Burlingame, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Peak Energy is hiring an Electrical Design Engineer Intern to support the design, development, and validation of electrical systems across energy storage platforms, including battery systems, power electronics, and control hardware. The intern will work with design, firmware, and test teams to understand system requirements, assist with hardware development, support laboratory validation, and contribute to engineering improvements. Hands-on work will support product development and inform design decisions. Candidates should be available to begin employment in Spring 2027. Peak Energy develops sodium-ion battery systems for renewable energy storage and grid resilience. The company announced a sodium-ion grid storage factory in Sacramento, with production planned to start in Q1 2027, and reports more than $1 billion in signed customer commitments. Peak Energy emphasizes speed through focus, mission over self, facing the brutal truth, and treating others with respect and integrity. It welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Coursework or project experience in circuits, electronics, or power systems.
Strong understanding of electrical engineering first principles.
Experience working with hardware in laboratory or project environments.
Familiarity with common electrical laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
Exposure to data processing or analysis tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to think critically and act decisively.
Strong communication skills and ability to present technical information clearly.
Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proactive ownership mindset and strong sense of accountability.
Availability to begin employment in Spring 2027.

Responsibilities

Support development and validation of electrical systems across energy storage products.
Assist with schematic development, component selection, and electrical design activities.
Support board bring-up, laboratory testing, and debugging of electrical and power electronic subsystems.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure design integrity and continuous improvement.
Collect, analyze, and interpret electrical test data to support engineering decisions.
Troubleshoot electrical and integration issues using standard laboratory equipment.
Assist in developing test procedures and validation plans for electrical hardware.
Support prototype builds and rapid hardware iteration cycles.
Maintain detailed documentation of designs, tests, analyses, and corrective actions.
Interface with design, firmware, simulation, and manufacturing engineering partners.
Drive and participate in rapid prototyping and automation.
Contribute with a collaborative team spirit and a get-it-done attitude.