As a Power Electronics Intern, you will design, test, and validate power electronic systems for electric propulsion, assisting engineers in simulations, hardware troubleshooting, and documentation.
Job Purpose:
At H3X, we are building the most advanced electric motors in the world for sustainable aviation, marine, industrial, and defense applications. At 12 kW/kg continuous, the HPDM family of integrated motor drives is a step change in electric propulsion technology and removes one of the main barriers blocking widespread proliferation of electric and hybrid aircraft. Our motors range in size from 30 kW to 30 MW and are 3X lighter than competitors’ systems.
As a Power Electronics Intern at H3X Technologies, you will contribute to the design, testing, and validation of breakthrough power electronic systems for next-generation electric propulsion. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience with high-voltage systems and the manufacturing processes that take ideas from concept to production.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Compensation
At H3X, we are building the most advanced electric motors in the world for sustainable aviation, marine, industrial, and defense applications. At 12 kW/kg continuous, the HPDM family of integrated motor drives is a step change in electric propulsion technology and removes one of the main barriers blocking widespread proliferation of electric and hybrid aircraft. Our motors range in size from 30 kW to 30 MW and are 3X lighter than competitors’ systems.
As a Power Electronics Intern at H3X Technologies, you will contribute to the design, testing, and validation of breakthrough power electronic systems for next-generation electric propulsion. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience with high-voltage systems and the manufacturing processes that take ideas from concept to production.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, simulation, and testing of power electronic hardware
- Support the development and validation of PCB assemblies and wire harnesses, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement new processes
- Conduct simulations and performance analyses using industry-standard tools (MATLAB, LTspice, Simulink) to validate system performance and identify optimization opportunities
- Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for hardware issues, assisting in implementing corrective actions and documenting outcomes
- Assist with test setup, measurement, and evaluation of prototypes and production units, including high-voltage system operation under lab safety guidelines
- Contribute to technical documentation, including test reports and manufacturing instructions for PCB and wire harness assemblies
- Stay updated on latest trends and advancements in power electronics
Required Qualifications
- Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
- Strong electronics fundamentals and project-based electronics experiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organized with attention to detail
- Experience or interest in high-voltage systems, power electronics, electric motors
- Curious and motivated by first principles
- Coursework or experience in power electronics principles—including converter topologies, semiconductor devices, etc.
- Familiarity with PCB design tools (Altium preferred)
- Experience in simulation tools such as MATLAB, LTspice, Simulink, or similar
- Hands-on experience with circuit prototyping and troubleshooting; comfort with lab instruments and small hand tools
- Experience with scripting and/or software development (Python, C, etc.)
Compensation
- $23.00 - $37.00 / hr based on school level & experience
Top Skills
Altium
C
Ltspice
Matlab
Python
Simulink
H3X Technologies Louisville, Colorado, USA Office
410 S Arthur Ave, Louisville, CO, United States, 80027
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