Electrical Engineering Internship

Persona AI is developing and commercializing rugged, multi-purpose humanoid robots that perform real work. Persona’s founding team has a decades-long history in humanoid robotics, bionics, and product development delivering robust hardware that has touched the stars, worked miles below the surface of the ocean, and even roamed Disney Parks. Our mission is focused squarely on shipping beautiful, reliable products at massive scale, while building a customer-focused team to achieve these aims.

Electrical Engineering Intern — Spring or Summer 2026

Location: Houston, TX (onsite)
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate

We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Spring or Summer 2026 to join our team in Houston, TX and contribute to the development of cutting-edge humanoid robotic systems. In this role, you will work closely with our mechanical and electrical engineering teams on real, production-impacting projects that move our robot development forward.

What You’ll Work On

PCBA Design & Validation

• Support the design, development, and testing of custom electronics used in humanoid robot power, communication, and actuation systems.

Cabling & System Integration

• Assist with cabling design, prototyping, grounding, bonding, and overall electrical system layout.

Embedded Systems Development

• Contribute to writing, testing, and validating embedded software for custom electronic hardware.

Engineering Documentation

• Prepare technical documentation, schematics, test reports, and design specifications to support engineering workflows.

What You’ll Learn

• Hands-on experience building humanoid robotics systems from concept through integration.

• Real-world application of core electrical engineering fundamentals in advanced robotics.

• Exposure to multidisciplinary development across mechanical, electrical, embedded, and systems engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.

• Strong interest in robotics, automation, or electromechanical systems.

• Experience with electrical CAD tools (ideally KiCAD), prototyping, and hands-on electrical/mechanical building through coursework, personal projects, or student competitions.

• Familiarity with embedded software development (C, C++, Python) and circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice.

• Strong work ethic and comfort working hands-on with tools, equipment, and test setups.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate within fast-paced engineering teams.

• Self-driven mindset with curiosity, initiative, and the ability to ask thoughtful questions.

Program Details

• This internship is available for:

  • Spring 2026 (January - May 2026) OR

  • Summer 2026 (May - August 2026).

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applicants have the best chance of being matched with open project tracks.

• The role is onsite in Houston, TX.

Why join Persona AI?

• You'll shape technology that's redefining the possibilities of robotics and human interaction.

• Work alongside passionate teammates who value diversity, creativity, and continuous learning.

• Enjoy full access to advanced prototyping tools, labs, and the freedom to experiment and innovate.

• We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work environment, and equity opportunities.

Persona AI embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.