Internship – Systems Engineering, Power & Control

Cirrus Logic

. Develop system-level models using MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, and related tools .

Posted 10/15/2026internshipAustin • Texas • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop system-level models using MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, and related tools
Analyze electrical, mechanical, and control-system behavior, including dynamics, stability, transient response, efficiency, and performance tradeoffs
Support modeling and evaluation of linear and nonlinear control systems, feedback control, state-space methods, motor control techniques, and advanced control algorithms
Analyze isolated and non-isolated power-conversion topologies, power-distribution architectures, and electrical and thermal considerations
Contribute to schematic capture, PCB design, component selection, and experimental hardware platforms
Participate in board bring-up, debugging, and rapid iteration of proof-of-concept systems
Perform hands-on testing and characterization using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, signal generators, and other laboratory instrumentation
Correlate analytical and simulation results with experimental measurements and refine system models
Develop Python tools and scripts to automate simulations, process experimental data, visualize results, and support system characterization
Research emerging technologies in power electronics, motor control, advanced sensing, and intelligent physical systems
Collaborate with Innovation Managers, systems architects, engineering teams, startups, technology vendors, universities, and research institutions
Participate in customer-facing technical discussions and translate feedback into technical experiments and prototype requirements
Document experimental findings, present technical results, and contribute to engineering reviews
Work alongside seasoned engineers to turn hypotheses into validated prototypes, contributing to prototyping pipelines, data curation, and model optimization for constrained Edge and mixed-signal systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Power Electronics, or a related technical discipline
Strong academic foundation in electrical circuits, power electronics, system dynamics, and feedback control theory
Experience using MATLAB, Simulink, or comparable tools for system modeling, simulation, and analysis through academic research, coursework, or engineering projects
Understanding of linear and nonlinear control systems, stability analysis, and fundamental control techniques
Familiarity with DC/DC conversion, switching power supplies, motor drives, and isolated or non-isolated power architectures
Exposure to circuit design, schematic capture, PCB development, or hardware prototyping
Experience with electronic test equipment and strong interest in hands-on experimentation, measurement, and hardware debugging
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply first-principles engineering analysis
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical findings clearly
Interns must be based within commutable distance of the work location in Austin, Texas, or willing to relocate before beginning the internship
Candidates must be able to access technical data without requiring an export license; Cirrus Logic is unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

2+ day in-office work schedule, with interns potentially in the office up to 5 days per week based on business needs and team preference
Internship opportunity at Cirrus Logic’s technology accelerator, Cirrus Venture Labs
Hands-on experience developing prototypes and working with seasoned engineers
Exposure to emerging technologies, startups, technology vendors, universities, and research institutions
Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customer-facing technical discussions