Electrical Engineering Intern

Responsibilities:
 

• Assist in the design and development of electronic circuits and systems for an autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV).
• Participate in the creation and testing of prototype hardware, ensuring functionality aligns with design specifications and environmental goals.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of software programs that control the USV, including navigation, data collection, and filtration system management.
• Engage in coding, debugging, and deploying software updates to improve system performance and user interface.
• Conduct rigorous testing of the USV's electrical systems and software under various conditions to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues, proposing innovative solutions to enhance system performance.

Hard Requirements:
 

• Must have a background in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or has related experiences in these fields
• Must be able to access our lab located at Princeton Biolabs or Keller Center Makerspace
• 40-hour work week
• On-site only

Basic Qualifications:
 

• Proficient in electrical circuit design and analysis.
• Experience with microcontroller programming and software development in languages such as C, C++, or Python.
• Familiarity with software development environments and tools.

Additional Qualifications (not necessary but preferred):
 

• Familiar with mechanical engineering and designing robotic hardware systems
• Previous involvement in projects or labs related to hardware development, robotics, unmanned systems, or environmental technology is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools, oscilloscopes, and soldering equipment.
• Familiar with Autodesk Inventor or Creo

Ideal Candidate Traits:
 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and methodologies to real-world challenges.
• Juniors or Seniors undergrad, Master's or Ph.D candidate (if time commitment is not an issue)
• Passionate about environmental challenges and our mission at PolyGone
• Interested in working in a fast paced startup environment
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing project needs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Responsible and committed to a follow-up part-time internship is preferred

Benefits:
 

• Competitive Stipend
• Bonus based on performance
• Internship Certificate
• Opportunities to become involved in marketing strategies, early-stage fundraising processes, and product commercialization

In addition to submitting resumes and transcripts on Handshake, please also fill out the internship application form at: https://polygonesystems.com/join-us