Electrical Engineering Intern

About Brelle

"Energy for what moves us" defines our mission ed in California, Brelle engineers next-generation platforms for supercars and superbikes, working alongside high-performance brands in the US and Europe. Our innovations are built on a novel battery pack architecture, a full-stack software platform, and automated manufacturing. Joining the team means working on making electric vehicles-on the road and on the racetrack-lighter, more engaging, safer, and capable of charging in minutes.

Our engineering teams are structured like small Skunk works teams - nimble, cross-functional, and technical. Engineers are encouraged to explore new concepts and materials and expected to rapidly go from idea to prototype.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Electrical Engineering intern to join our hardware team and contribute to the development of next-generation embedded systems and automotive electronics. This is a hands-on role where you'll work alongside experienced engineers on real products shipped to customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, testing, and debugging of electronic circuits and PCB layouts
• Support development and validation of embedded firmware on microcontroller-based platforms
• Write test scripts and automation tools in Python or C to accelerate hardware bring-up
• Analyze and decode communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Help document schematics, test procedures, and design specifications
• Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas for improving reliability and performance

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework in circuits, electronics, or embedded systems
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, C, or C++)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with bench equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators)
• Exposure to CAN bus, automotive communication standards, or battery management systems
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, or Eagle
• Familiarity with version control (Git)

You Are...

• Fundamentally Curious - You break complex problems down to first principles and are energized by hard problems worth solving at scale.
• A Builder - You don't just study engineering, you do it. Whether that's a Formula SAE car, a personal electronics project, or something you cobbled together in your garage, you've built things, and you're proud of it.
• A Self-Starter - You take initiative, dive into problems headfirst, and learn by doing. You know when to ask for help, and you'll have the support of the team when you do.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on mentorship from senior electrical and firmware engineers working on hardware that ends up on racetracks and in production vehicles.
• Real ownership of tasks (not busywork) with visibility into the full product development lifecycle from prototype to production.
• Experience with automotive-grade hardware development standards, tooling, and processes.
• Experience of working inside a fast-moving early stage startup where decisions happen quickly, and you can see the immediate impact of your contributions. Contributions you make this summer are likely to show up in real production hardware before your internship ends.

Compensation & Culture

Compensation

• $25/hr - $32/hr compensation may vary based on academic standing and relevant experience.

Culture

• Team meals 2x per week
• Monthly team events