Embedded Systems Intern

Startupticker; Schweiz; Presencial; EUR 23.531 - 31.978; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Accommodation stipend

Direct exposure to R&D

Long-term opportunity as employee

Descripción de la vacante

Ionic Wind AG is offering a 6‑month internship to develop, integrate and test the MCU of our airflow units. You will define the embedded system architecture, evaluate MCU platforms, and implement robust interfaces with power electronics and sensors.

The role requires hands‑on electronics prototyping (PCB design, soldering, field testing) and experience with C/C++. English fluency is required; German and French are a plus.

Formación

• Enrolled in related engineering program at a Swiss university for internship or Master Thesis.
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and embedded firmware (C/C++).
• Familiar with UART and I2C protocols.
• Experience prototyping electronics: PCB design, soldering, field testing.
• Fluent in English; German or French a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Define embedded system architecture including sensors, control signals, and safety functions.
• Evaluate and prototype the MCU platform, integrate with power supplies and test setup.
• Develop closed-loop control for high-voltage/current setpoints with arc-detection and safety interlocks.
• Implement robust communication between embedded system, power electronics, sensors, and external software.
• Document findings and provide recommendations for system integration and scalability.

Conocimientos

Embedded systems

C/C++

MCU platforms

UART

I2C

PCB design

Soldering

Field testing

English

Educación

Currently enrolled at a Swiss university in embedded/electrical/mechanical/computer science

Descripción del empleo

Ionic Wind AG is an Empa spin‑off developing the world’s first commercial solid‑state airflow generators – a disruptive alternative to fans for laptops, edge AI systems and high‑precision instruments. Our modules generate airflow by exploiting principles from plasma physics, having no noise, no vibration.

Internship Overview

As our product gets closer to market, we are offering a 6‑month internship to develop, integrate and test the MCU of our airflow units.

Responsibilities

• Define the embedded system architecture, including sensor interfaces, control signals, communication protocols, and safety functions.
• Evaluate, select, and prototype the most suitable MCU platform, and integrate it with our current power supplies and test infrastructure.
• Develop dynamic closed‑loop control for high‑voltage and current setpoints, including arc‑detection, dust mitigation, safety interlocks, and environmental monitoring.
• Implement robust communication protocols between the embedded system, power electronics, sensors, and external control software.
• Document technical findings and provide actionable recommendations for system integration, scalability, and future product development.

Profile

• Highly motivated and curious mindset.
• Currently enrolled in embedded systems, electrical, mechanical or computer science, or a related discipline at a Swiss university and looking for a mandatory internship or Master Thesis.
• Hands‑on experience with microcontrollers and embedded firmware development, ideally in C/C++.
• Familiarity with common communication protocols such as UART and I2C.
• Experience in hand‑on electronics prototyping: PCB design, soldering, field testing.
• Fluent in English, with German and French as a plus.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with thermal systems.
• Familiarity with fluid mechanics, especially airflow physics.
• Familiarity with the basics of plasma physics.
• Experience with CAD, 3D printing.
• Interest in disrupting technologies.
• Hands‑on skills in testbench setup or experimental physics.

What We Offer

• 2300 CHF / month salary (interns) or accommodation stipend (MSc thesis student).
• Direct exposure to R&D at the intersection of research and startup innovation.
• A unique look into solid‑state airflow technologies — beyond what’s possible with fans.
• Direct exposure to strategic decision‑making in a deep‑tech startup.
• Friendly, ambitious team driven by technical excellence and purpose.
• Optional participation in planned work trips abroad (customer pilot site, suppliers).
• Opportunity to stay involved long‑term as employee at Ionic Wind AG.

Contact

Please send your CV and short cover letter to [e-mail].