Computer Science Intern

Launch Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro-Active Technologies is seeking a Computer Science intern in Knoxville, Tennessee. The intern will assist with software changes and systems maintenance for waste-to-hydrogen systems, developing updates to optimize process flows.

Candidates should be enrolled in a BS in Computer Science or a related field, with programming experience in C++ and Python. Knowledge of control systems, along with a commitment to addressing climate change, is essential.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program.
• Experience in programming in C++ and Python.
• Basic understanding of control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain software for Electro-Active process control system.
• Develop updates to software for optimizing waste to hydrogen.
• Support prototyping and new hardware development.
• Ensure data quality and integrity of assigned tasks.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

Control systems understanding

Arduino management

Electrochemical systems knowledge

Education

Currently enrolled in BS Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Electro-Active Technologies is seeking a Computer Science intern to start in the next one-two months to assist with changes in code and systems maintenance for our waste-to-hydrogen systems. Our control system includes circuits with several sensors and electrochemical devices which facilitate production of renewable hydrogen from a waste stream. We use a modified (bio)electrolysis process which requires management of several process conditions. Knowledge or experience in code development, maintenance and debugging of software for controlling power electronics and electrical systems is desirable.

Job Overview

• Maintain software for Electro-Active process control system
• Develop updates to software for facilitating changes in system operation and process flows optimizing conversion of waste to hydrogen.
• Support prototyping and new hardware development
• Ensure data quality, monitoring and integrity of assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in BS Computer Science or higher, equivalent discipline (Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering) with experience in programming C++, Python, etc.
• A basic understanding of control systems and systems engineering for electrical devices [relevant co-op, internship, or thesis experience is desirable]

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in code development for managing Arduino, other microcontrollers and higher level circuit systems
• Knowledge of sensors and process control to manage electrical and electronics systems
• Fuel cell, electrolysis or other electrochemical system design and test experience

Your contributions to design and code will contribute to solving the most important problems the world faces today: Climate Change. It will involve using the latest and most complex technical updates in the areas of bioelectrochemical process control, distributed energy production systems, data management, automation, and optimization.