Spring 2027 Hardware Test Engineer Intern — Build & Validate

Lunarenergy; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunar Energy is seeking a Hardware Test Engineering Intern (Spring 2027) in California to help validate our home energy products. You will perform hardware tests, design test stands, and write Python scripts to automate testing and analyze data.

You will work with electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineers to develop robust test methodologies while exploring AI-assisted tooling and responsible coding practices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering; Mechatronics or Electrical preferred.
• Hands-on project experience and curiosity required.
• Basic programming with Python and OOP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform and execute tests as part of hardware validation.
• Design and build test stands for PCBA testing.
• Write Python scripts for test automation and data processing.
• Assist failure analysis investigations with design and reliability teams.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineers on test methodologies.

Skills

Python programming

OO programming

Electrical basics

Hands-on project experience

Embedded/IoT testing

CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering in progress

Mechatronics or electrical engineering background preferred

Tools

Power supplies

Multimeters

DAQs

Sensors/instrumentation

CAD software

PCBAs design

Job description

Lunar Energy is seeking a Hardware Test Engineering Intern (Spring 2027) in California to help validate our home energy products. You will perform hardware tests, design test stands, and write Python scripts to automate testing and analyze data.

You will work with electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineers to develop robust test methodologies while exploring AI-assisted tooling and responsible coding practices.