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Intern, R&D Electronics Design

CompanyAmperesand
LocationSan Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will be involved in high power and high voltage circuit design, including the end-to-end development of core circuits. Responsibilities also include working on compute systems for high frequency converter control and protection.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$40 - $65
Company Size
75
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Amperesand’s medium voltage power conversion solutions enable fast, efficient, and resilient electrification on a global scale for critical power consumers like AI datacenters and industrial loads. Combining next generation Solid State Transformers, cutting edge controls, and AI-first software, Amperesand is building the cornerstone of our future power infrastructure. Our technology was pioneered by the Energy Research Institute at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and spun out by Xora Innovation.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Company Overview&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Amperesand&nbsp;is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Amperesand&nbsp;is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p></div><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>High power, high voltage circuit design</p> </li> <li> <p>Design and end-to-end development including design, layout, verification, reliability test, and manufacturing of core circuits.</p> </li> <li> <p>Compute systems including microcontrollers, processors and FPGAs for high frequency converter control and protection</p> </li> <li> <p>Auxiliary power supplies for 1kV+ inputs</p> </li> <li> <p>Isolated SiC gate drivers and fault protection circuits</p> </li> <li> <p>Sensing and EMC circuit design</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Technical degree or equivalent industry experience in electronics engineering</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience in digital and analog circuit design</p> </li> <li> <p>Hands-on experience with advanced digital and HV circuit bring-up and troubleshooting</p> </li> <li> <p>Proficiency with PCB CAD and simulation tools (preferably Altium Designer, *SPICE and/or PLECS)</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent written and verbal communications in English</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Designed and built a power electronics PCBA</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with board thermals management</p> </li> </ul> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Please note</strong>: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">SF Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$40</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$65 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">Pay Disclosure &amp; Benefits</span></em></strong></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.&nbsp;</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.</p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Competitive Salary +&nbsp;Incentive Stock Options</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Company paid Basic Life, AD&amp;D, short-term and long-term disability insurance</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">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.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Commuter Benefits&nbsp;</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">12 Weeks&nbsp;Paid&nbsp;Parental&nbsp;Leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.</span></p> <p><strong><em><span data-contrast="auto">Equal Employment Opportunity</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Amperesand&nbsp;is an equal opportunity employer and&nbsp;complies with&nbsp;all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment&nbsp;practices&nbsp;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.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Amperesand&nbsp;is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need&nbsp;an accommodation&nbsp;at any point during the interview process.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p></div>
Key Skills
High Power Circuit DesignHigh Voltage Circuit DesignMicrocontrollersProcessorsFPGAsCircuit LayoutVerificationReliability TestingManufacturingAuxiliary Power SuppliesIsolated SiC Gate DriversFault Protection CircuitsSensing CircuitsEMC Circuit DesignPCB CAD ToolsSimulation Tools
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyEnergyManufacturingScience & Research
Benefits
Competitive SalaryIncentive Stock OptionsMedical BenefitsVision BenefitsDental BenefitsCompany Paid Life InsuranceShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Sick DaysPaid Company HolidaysCommuter BenefitsPaid Parental Leave