Systems Engineering Intern – PEM Fuel Cell Systems

Location: City of Albany

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** 2026 Summer Systems Engineering Intern – PEM Fuel Cell Systems
** Status:
Non-Exempt (hourly)
Department:
Systems Engineering - 283

Term:
Summer 2026
** Position Summary
** 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.
** Learning Objectives
** In this role, the intern will:
* 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
** Core Duties and Responsibilities
** The Systems Engineering Intern will:
* 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
** Education and Qualification
*** 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

Estimated Base Salary Range:$21.00 - $25.00locations:
Albany, NYtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Ago
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