Software Engineering Intern

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.

At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!

Brief Role Description

Electrify America’s 10–week Summer Internship Program targets undergraduate students entering their Junior or Senior years who are eager to acquire practical, real-world experience in the automotive industry. This program is designed for high-potential, highly mobile, and self-starter candidates with a strong interest in the automotive industry. Focused on the development of professional and technical competencies as well as on-the-job training, our Summer Internship Program is an excellent opportunity to explore career choices early on. At Electrify America, interns have the chance to make an impact because we challenge them and trust them to perform meaningful work.

Program Information

• 10-week Summer Internship Start Date (non-negotiable): June 1, 2026
• Program Duration: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
• Please attach a copy of your current resume. Cover letter is optional.
• Please attach a copy of your current transcript. A PDF is required.

Please note, we are not able to consider OPT/CPT candidates.

Possible Tasks within this Role

Role Summary

The Software Engineer Intern will support the Energy Controls project. They will assist in development of control algorithms and interfaces, and provide test support for all functions. The Energy Controls team is a small, passionate group of individuals. Most of the team is on-site in Ashburn, VA, but we also have members remote. The Intern will directly support development activities that will ultimately be deployed to production charging sites.

Skills

Qualifications -

• Controls development
• Basic electrical architecture and networking principles
• API development

Specialized Skills

• Basic control theory as it may relate to charging systems including DC Fast Chargers, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and other on-site peripherals
• Experience with Python, Embedded Linux, Modbus TCP and AWS IoT Core will be advantageous.

Additional Responsibilities

• Intern will also support build out of diagnostic dashboards to monitor charger and controller performance in Grafana

Preferred Major

• Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or STEM equivalent

Days Required In-Office

• Tuesday – Thursday
• Will also be required to go to the Ashburn Lab

Electrify America, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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