System Integration and Test Engineer Intern (Winter 2027)

Shine BrightX LLC; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $30/hr

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC in Burlingame, California seeks a student engineer to support hardware-in-the-loop and functional testing of BMS, inverters, and related energy storage systems. You will assist in designing benchtop setups, develop test scripts in Python, and work closely with engineering teams.

You will gain hands-on lab experience with microcontrollers, electrical/mechanical test rigs, and data analysis, contributing to rapid prototyping and sustainable energy innovations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience interfacing with microcontrollers and writing scripts for functional testing.
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages.
• Comfortable working hands‑on with hardware and lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support functional testing of BMS, inverters, and other systems across Peak Energy's energy storage product.
• Help design, set up, and run benchtop and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test setups for validation of the BMS.
• Develop and execute test scripts to support test automation efforts.
• Assist in developing test plans and procedures across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Interface with design, simulation, and manufacturing engineering partners to inform design decisions.
• Help analyze test data and document findings for engineering teams.
• Support troubleshooting and diagnosis of issues identified during testing.
• Participate in a culture of rapid prototyping and testing.

Skills

Microcontroller interfacing

Test scripting

Python

Lab equipment hands-on

Analytical problem solving

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

HIL test systems

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support functional testing of BMS, inverters, and other systems across Peak Energy's energy storage product
• Help design, set up, and run benchtop and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test setups for validation of the BMS
• Develop and execute test scripts to support test automation efforts
• Assist in developing test plans and procedures across electrical and mechanical systems
• Interface with design, simulation, and manufacturing engineering partners to inform design decisions
• Help analyze test data and document findings for engineering teams
• Support troubleshooting and diagnosis of issues identified during testing
• Participate in a culture of rapid prototyping and testing

About You

The company is looking for:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
• Experience interfacing with microcontrollers and writing scripts for functional testing
• Basic familiarity with electromechanical test setups
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working hands‑on with hardware and lab equipment
• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and driving positive environmental impact through technology innovation
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred qualifications include exposure to high voltage battery and power electronics systems, familiarity with battery management systems (BMS) architecture, and coursework or project experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate of $30/hr
• Supportive work environment focused on making a meaningful impact in the energy sector