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Systems Engineering Intern – Architecture & Trade Studies (PEM Fuel Cell Systems)

Albany, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Plug Power Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineering Intern to support early- to mid-stage system design activities for PEM fuel cell products during Summer 2026. This role focuses on system architecture development, design studies, and trade-off analysis, working with the engineering team to explore architectural decisions and assess design robustness.

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Responsibilities

Support development and refinement of system architecture concepts for PEM fuel cell systems

Build, modify, or execute system-level models to explore design sensitivities and performance trade-offs

Perform parametric and sensitivity analyses to understand the impact of key design variables

Support development and execution of Monte Carlo or probabilistic simulations to assess requirement satisfaction across distributions of inputs and operating conditions

Assist in evaluating how different customer application profiles affect system performance and margins

Document assumptions, methods, results, and conclusions from trade studies in a clear and traceable manner

Support preparation of technical presentations and design review materials to communicate findings and recommendations

Qualification

System modelingQuantitative analysisProbabilistic methodsMATLABPythonAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline

Strong interest in system modeling, simulation, and quantitative analysis

Familiarity with statistics, probability, or numerical methods is a plus

Experience or coursework involving MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or similar modeling tools is desirable

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Comfortable working with ambiguity and exploring multiple solution paths

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated with a strong sense of curiosity and follow-through

Must have reliable transportation to the office