2026 Systems and Control Engineering Internship at Taara · Sunnyvale

Summary: Taara is a company focused on delivering faster and more reliable internet connectivity through innovative technologies. As a Systems & Control Engineering Intern, you will assist in designing and implementing vibration sensing and suppression strategies, contributing to the development of high-precision tracking algorithms for advanced products. Responsibilities: - Assist in the mechanical and electrical design of a custom shaker setup to simulate real-world disturbance scenarios for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing - Use IMU sensors within the testbed to capture, process, and analyze complex vibration profiles, transforming raw sensor data into actionable insights for control design - Design and implement feedforward control strategies to mitigate high-frequency vibrations based on the characterized disturbance profiles - Conduct rigorous testing of your control loops on the shaker configurations to benchmark performance and iterate on suppression logic - Work closely with the hardware and software teams to integrate your sensing and control solutions into the Taara system architecture Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's degree, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field - A 'builder' mindset—comfortable with both theoretical math and hands-on hardware assembly (mechatronics) - Strong foundation in Control Theory (Feedforward, State-Space, or Frequency Domain analysis) - Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for modeling and data analysis - Location: Ability to work in the Sunnyvale office at least 3 days per week Preferred Qualifications: - Mechatronics Experience: Hands-on experience building test rigs, using actuators, or working with shaker tables - System Identification: Experience modeling mechanical systems and identifying resonant frequencies through empirical testing - Embedded Systems: Experience implementing real-time control loops in C/C++ - Experience with Signal Processing and sensor fusion (specifically with IMUs or accelerometers) Required Skills: Control Theory, Python, Hardware Development Important Skills: Mechatronics Experience, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing Nice-to-Have Skills: Builder Mindset, System Identification Benefits: Direct mentorship from industry-leading engineers in a "moonshot" environment., Housing assistance may be provided., Opportunity to work on technology that has the potential to change how billions of people access the internet.