Heron Power
Intern, Power Electronics Controls Engineer (Spring /Summer 2027)
Scotts Valley. Posted a month ago
The role
You will perform dynamic modeling, controller design, implementation, and validation for power converters. You will also handle system analysis and integration.
What you will do
- Evaluate system-level requirements and translate to dynamic performance and controls specs
- Analyze and model candidate converter topologies and architectures
- Outline and design controller architecture
- Capture controller design in Matlab/Simulink
- Perform small-signal modeling for tuning and stabilizing controller responses
- Review electrical schematics and suggest changes
- Translate algorithms from Simulink into embedded code in C language
- Create and utilize hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) setups for validation
- Work with hardware team to perform prototype bring-up and validation
- Create and execute dynamic stress-test plans
Required qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering (or a related field)
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals
- Familiarity with simple power conversion topologies
- Understanding of dynamic models and control systems
- Ability to write and troubleshoot C-code
- Hands-on circuit troubleshooting experience
Nice to have
- Experience with design and controls of grid-tied inverter systems
- Familiarity with modular architectures and/or multi-level topologies
- Familiarity with grid-code requirements such as IEEE1547, IEEE2800, UL1741, or equivalent
- Embedded coding and troubleshooting experience
- Experience in high-volume production and support
- Familiarity with power system modeling, operation, and common protection techniques
- Experience in PV conversion systems including maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and arc-fault detection
About the company
Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. They aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions.