Systems Integration and Test Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

The role

This intern will support integration testing and functional verification of energy storage systems. The role involves working across BMS, inverters, and other systems from batteries to power electronics.

What you will do

• Support functional testing of BMS, inverters, and other systems across Peak Energy's energy storage product
• Help design, set up, and run benchtop and HIL test setups for validation of the BMS
• Develop and execute test scripts to support test automation efforts
• Assist in developing test plans and procedures across electrical and mechanical systems
• Interface with design, simulation, and manufacturing engineering partners to inform design decisions
• Help analyze test data and document findings for engineering teams
• Support troubleshooting and diagnosis of issues identified during testing
• Participate in a culture of rapid prototyping and testing

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
• Experience interfacing with microcontrollers and writing scripts for functional testing
• Basic familiarity with electromechanical test setups
• Proficiency in Python or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working hands-on with hardware and lab equipment
• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and driving positive environmental impact through technology innovation
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Nice to have

• Exposure to high voltage battery and power electronics systems
• Familiarity with battery management systems (BMS) architecture
• Coursework or project experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems

About the company

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid.