Systems Engineering Intern – PEM Fuel Cell Systems

2026 Summer Systems Engineering Intern – PEM Fuel Cell Systems

Status:
Non-Exempt (hourly)

Department:
Systems Engineering - 283

Term:
Summer 2026

Plug Power Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineering Intern to support PEM fuel cell product development activities during Summer 2026. This role is aligned with the lower‑left portion of the systems engineering V‑model, where system architecture has been largely defined and requirements decomposition is substantially complete.

The intern will focus on requirements tracking, verification planning, risk management, and test execution support within a PEM fuel cell OEM environment. This position provides hands‑on exposure to how complex electro‑mechanical systems are verified, validated, and matured through the product development lifecycle.

• Gain hands‑on experience applying the systems engineering V‑process to a real‑world PEM fuel cell product
• Learn how system and subsystem requirements are tracked, refined, and managed through verification
• Understand how technical risk is assessed, updated, and communicated throughout product development
• Develop skills in verification planning, test execution, and data analysis
• Build professional communication and presentation skills through interaction with engineers, technicians, and management

• Track and maintain system and subsystem requirement status, including verification state and traceability
• Support clean‑up and refinement of existing requirements and requirement allocations, as needed
• Update and manage technical risk registers, including likelihood, severity, mitigation plans, and status
• Generate subsystem‑level verification and validation test plans aligned with system requirements
• Support execution or witnessing of subsystem and system‑level tests
• Analyze test data and document results, conclusions, and follow‑on actions
• Assist in preparing technical documentation and presentations for internal design reviews and program milestones

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Interest in systems engineering, fuel cell technology, or complex electro‑mechanical systems
• Comfortable working with technical documentation, data analysis, and engineering tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated with a strong sense of ownership and follow‑through
• Must have reliable transportation to the office

$21.00 - $25.00