Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2022

over 2 years ago
Internship
San Francisco, CA, US... more
San Francisco, CA, US... more

Company

Sofar is on a mission to connect the world’s oceans. We design, build, and deploy the largest privately owned network ...

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Job Description

The Company

Sofar is on a mission to connect the world’s oceans. We design, build, and deploy the largest privately owned network of marine weather sensors to power the world’s best marine weather forecasts. Our data helps our customers to increase efficiency and reduce emissions, delivering tools to governments and other stakeholders to understand impacts of climate change on extreme weather and ocean health. We live on Planet Ocean, and our goal is to create the ocean intelligence needed to ensure a sustainable future.

The Position

Electrical engineering internship position with a power electronics focus. Role involves a balance of EE design, bench testing, conceptual research, and data analysis.

Summer 2022 - exact dates flexible. We ask for a minimum of 10 weeks.

International students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week.

Possible projects:

  • Prototyping and bench testing improvements to our Smart Mooring power delivery system.
  • Improving our Solar charging performance by implementing a smart algorithm for Maximum Power-Point Tracking.
  • Assessing and testing alternate battery chemistries and configurations for our hardware platform.

And more! There are many impactful projects on the to-do list - we want to hear what you'd love to work on!

Responsibilities

  • Test existing product's electrical systems to make recommendations for improvement.
  • Research, design, prototype, and test possible improvements to our hardware platform.

Minimum Job Qualifications

  • Experience with electronic circuit design and bench testing.
  • Available to work for 10 weeks.

Bonus Points

  • Research/design experience with power electronic circuitry (DC-DC converters, battery management, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Python or similar scripting language
  • Pursuing degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent
  • A passion for or connection to the Oceans.

Employee Conduct

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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