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Software Engineering Intern - Test Engineering

Salary

$104k

Location

Reno, Nevada, United States

JobType

internship

About the job

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Overview

About the role

Company Overview

Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.

Internship duration: Summer 2026 (with potential extension)

Role Summary

At Amperesand, you will help design and develop software that powers automated test systems used in our labs and manufacturing lines. You will work closely with engineers across hardware, firmware, and validation teams, gaining hands-on experience in Medium Voltage (MV) labs and learning how real power electronics products are tested at scale. This role is ideal for students who write clean, reliable code, think from first principles, communicate well, and love solving challenging technical problems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop automated test software used to validate MV power electronics and related subsystems.
• Deploy, maintain, and improve test software in lab and manufacturing environments.
• Write clear, maintainable, and well-structured code while learning company-wide coding standards.
• Contribute to code reviews and discussions to ensure quality and consistency.
• Help improve existing automation tools to reduce test time and improve data accuracy and reliability.
• Participate in test hardware bring-up, system debugging, and software optimization.
• Create concise documentation for software tools, deployment steps, and test workflows to ensure smooth handoffs across teams and sites.
• Approach problems using first principles and a curiosity-driven mindset - ask questions, dive deep, and learn fast.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong fundamentals in programming using a system-level language (e.g., C, C++, Go, Rust).
• Exposure to software that interfaces with hardware (microcontrollers like Arduino, STM32, or similar).
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, eagerness to learn, and willingness to ask “why” to understand systems deeply.
• Effective communication and time-management skills; proactive in seeking clarity and driving tasks to completion.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of electrical theory (Ohm’s law, AC/DC circuits, etc.).
• Familiarity with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Exposure to hardware communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I²C, etc.).
• Experience with scripting or automation frameworks (Python, Bash, etc.).

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on lab experience with real test systems used for high-power industrial hardware.
• Exposure to end-to-end automation - from software design to deployment.
• Mentorship from engineers across software, hardware, and reliability teams.
• Experience contributing to systems used daily in manufacturing and validation workflows.
• A chance to work in a fast-paced environment where curiosity, ownership, and impact matter.

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.

Compensation: Up to $50/hour

Pay Disclosure & Benefits

Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.

Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
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

Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amperesand is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

About the company

Develops advanced power electronics and energy systems for data centers, EV charging, and renewables.

Skills

C++

Rust

Arduino

STM32

Git