Electrical Engineering Internship

Persona AI is building humanoid robots for the most demanding environments in heavy industry — shipyards, steel mills, fabrication facilities, and offshore platforms — performing welding, grinding, maintenance, inspection, and material-handling work that is dangerous, physically demanding, and increasingly difficult to staff.

We are backed by leading strategic and financial investors and engaged with global industrial leaders across Korea, Japan, the United States, and Singapore. Korea is the center of gravity for our early commercial strategy, anchored by relationships with the world’s leading shipbuilders and steelmakers. Our work spans both the robot platform itself and the systems, partners, and playbooks required to deploy it at scale.

We're seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team in Houston, TX and contribute to the development of cutting-edge humanoid robotics systems. You'll work directly with our mechanical and electrical engineering teams on real projects that impact our robot development.

Now reviewing applications for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

What You’ll Work On:

• PCBA Design & Testing: Support development and validation of custom electronics for humanoid robot power, communication, and actuation systems

• Cabling Systems: Assist with design and prototyping of robotic systems with a focus on designing cabling and understanding grounding and bonding

• Embedded System Development: Be involved with the writing, testing, and validating embedded software for the custom electronics that we have produced

• Engineering Documentation: Create technical documentation, drawings, test reports, and design specifications

What you’ll learn:

• Hands-on experience with humanoid robotics development from concept to product

• Real-world application of engineering fundamentals in cutting-edge robotics

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing, or have obtained, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related field

• A passion for robotics, automation, or electromechanical systems

• Experience with electrical CAD software (ideally KiCAD), prototyping, and hands-on building (coursework, personal projects, student competitions, or hobby work)

• Experience with embedded software development (C, C++, Python, Git tools) and circuit simulation software (LTSpice)

• Strong work ethic and willingness to get hands-on with tools, equipment, and testing

• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Self-motivated with ability to ask good questions and take initiative

Our Internship Program

At Persona AI, our internship program gives you direct, hands-on experience building cutting-edge humanoid robotics alongside industry experts. We offer full-time term opportunities across three upcoming cohorts:

• Fall 2026: August – December

• Spring 2027: January – May

• Summer 2027: May – August

As an intern, you’ll be paired 1:1 with a senior engineer mentor to accelerate your growth and guide your technical contributions. You will bond with your cohort through intern group lunches, gain cross-functional perspective during company-wide learning lunches, and unwind with fun team activities throughout the term. Whether you're working on advanced motion planning or real-world system testing, you'll tackle meaningful engineering challenges while immersing yourself in our collaborative startup culture.

Application Review Process

We evaluate applications as they are received rather than waiting for the posted deadline to pass. Positions for each cohort are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and the portal will close as soon as all available roles are finalized.

To give yourself the best chance of securing a spot, keep these tips in mind:

• Apply Early: Submitting your resume as soon as possible ensures your materials are reviewed before interview slots fill up.

• Cohort Availability: Popular terms—especially Summer 2027—tend to reach capacity quickly.

• Rolling Interviews: Interviews and candidate evaluations begin immediately upon application receipt.

Persona AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.