Grid Power Systems Intern — Hands-on DER Testing

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight invites motivated electrical engineering students to join the Grid Test Software Team in Loveland, CO, as a part-time or full-time intern. You will perform hands-on testing of distributed energy resources, analyze test results, and document findings to support grid modernization solutions.

The role emphasizes practical lab work, data collection, and collaboration with engineering teams. Flexibility around class schedules is offered, with on-site work and exposure to test automation

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong foundation in power systems, three-phase power, protection, controls, and power electronics.
• Genuine interest in hands-on laboratory work — capable of setting up test equipment, running experiments, and troubleshooting system-level issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on testing of distributed energy resources (DERs), including inverters, batteries, and related equipment, using Keysight hardware and software platforms.
• Execute IEEE 1547.1 and other grid compliance test procedures under the guidance of engineering staff.
• Configure test setups, operate laboratory equipment, collect test data, and maintain test documentation.
• Troubleshoot test failures and unexpected results, analyze findings, and communicate results to the engineering team.
• Collaborate with engineers, software developers, and software qualification teams to improve product quality and test efficiency.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Renewable Energy

Lab testing

Test equipment

Python

OpenTAP

MATLAB

C#/.NET

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Engineering

Renewable Energy

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Data acquisition systems

Programmable power sources

Electronic loads

Job description

Keysight invites motivated electrical engineering students to join the Grid Test Software Team in Loveland, CO, as a part-time or full-time intern. You will perform hands-on testing of distributed energy resources, analyze test results, and document findings to support grid modernization solutions.

The role emphasizes practical lab work, data collection, and collaboration with engineering teams. Flexibility around class schedules is offered, with on-site work and exposure to test automation