Intern, Power Electronics Engineer, Spring/Summer 2027

Heron Power · Engineering

Where: Scotts Valley
Posted: Jun 12

What to Expect

Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything.

Our first goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron Power’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade.

We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first pr…

What you'd do

Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in power electronics design or validation.
Experience with control systems for power converters (e.g., current-mode control, PLL, or digital control loops).
Familiarity with PCB design and schematic capture tools such as Altium or KiCad.
Exposure to high-voltage safety practices and design considerations.
Programming experience for test automation or control (e.g., Python, MATLAB, embedded C).
Interest in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, datacenter power architectures and/or industrial electrification.

What they want

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering (or a related field), with a strong academic focus on power electronics.
Solid understanding of power electronics fundamentals, including converter topologies (buck, boost, inverter, LLC, etc.) and switching device operation.
Familiarity with circuit simulation tools such as SPICE, LTspice, or PLECS.
Exposure to gate drivers, sensing circuits, and magnetic component behavior.
Experience using basic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies) and comfort working in a hands-on lab environment.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Passion for learning and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.