System Validation and Integration Intern

Amperesand • Reno, NV

5h • $50 • Onsite

About The Position

At Amperesand, you will help design, develop, and deploy test systems that validate high-voltage, high-power electronics used in our Medium Voltage (MV) products. You will work closely with hardware, firmware, and validation teams, participate in design reviews, and gain hands-on experience in MV labs, manufacturing processes, and debugging complex power systems. This role is ideal for students with strong fundamentals in electrical engineering, a first-principles mindset, and a desire to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of foundational electrical concepts (Ohm’s law, AC/DC circuits, power electronics fundamentals).
• Experience using common lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Ability to read and analyze electrical schematics and PCB layouts (Altium, KiCad, EasyEDA, etc.).
• Exposure to electrical simulation or modeling tools (LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB, etc.).
• Strong communication skills, time management, and willingness to take initiative.
• Curious mindset - comfortable asking questions, diving deep into problems, and learning quickly in a hands-on lab environment.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to programming languages such as C or C++, and willingness to learn scripting for test automation.
• Coursework or project experience in power electronics (DC-DC converters, rectifiers, inverters, etc.).
• Exposure to hardware communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I²C) or microcontroller platforms (STM32, Arduino, etc.).
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB) for validating measurements.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain test systems for high-voltage power electronics.
• Define tester specifications, test methodologies, measurement approaches, and data analysis workflows.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews to help create robust, scalable, and safe testing procedures.
• Work hands-on during test hardware bring-up, system debugging, and failure analysis.
• Support debugging of MV hardware using a solid understanding of electrical theory and instrumentation.
• Create clear documentation for test processes, bring-up steps, and deployment procedures to ensure smooth handoffs across teams and sites.
• Approach problems using first principles — ask “why,” challenge assumptions, and be proactive in learning unfamiliar concepts.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.
• Commuter Benefits
• 6-12 weeks 100% paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern