Our team has built a high-performance RISC-V CPU from the ground up and is committed to building the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a passion for solving hard technical problems across software, compute, networking, and semiconductors.

As part of the Platform Architecture team, the Data Movement Architecture Intern will help shape the performance of our next-generation AI, CPU, and heterogeneous platforms. You’ll work closely with architects and software engineers to design, model, and analyze how data movement subsystems impact system behavior and application-level performance.

This role is remote, based out of Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA or Fort Collins, CO.

Who You Are

• A highly motivated student who enjoys deep technical exploration and performance analysis.
• Curious about how data moves across compute, memory, and networking in complex AI/CPU systems.
• Comfortable interpreting simulation data and evaluating architecture tradeoffs.
• A strong communicator who collaborates well across multidisciplinary teams.

What We Need

• Pursuing an MS/PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of computer architecture topics such as interconnects, memory hierarchies, and caching.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python or Shell.
• Experience with RTL design and simulation.

What You Will Learn

• Designing and optimizing data movement subsystems including CPU controllers, DMA engines, and accelerators.
• Conducting performance exploration for CPU controller features and system-level data movement.
• Performing PPA analysis and developing reduced data movement kernels for modeling and emulation.
• Working with software, RTL, and architecture teams to understand real-world AI/CPU workloads.

Peak Energy 

Job Title: Controller

Location: Broomfield, CO 

Reports To: VP of Finance

Department: Finance 

Position Type: Full-Time 

About Peak Energy  

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid.   

Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.    

Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.    

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience.   

Position Summary

Peak Energy is accelerating the transition to clean, reliable energy through advanced energy storage systems. We are seeking a Controller to be the first dedicated accounting leader at Peak and build our finance infrastructure from the ground up. This role will be hands-on in the near term — taking ownership of the close process, supporting our ERP implementation, and preparing for our initial financial audit — while also laying the foundation for a scalable, best-in-class accounting organization.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, process-minded accounting leader who thrives in fast-growing, entrepreneurial environments and is motivated by the opportunity to design and own the accounting function end to end.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build the Accounting Function
  • Establish internal accounting operations previously managed by external providers, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations.
  • Define the accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that will support the company’s next stage of growth.
  • Design and implement scalable processes to support manufacturing, project development, and capital asset activities.
  • Develop the company’s first monthly close process with clear timelines, responsibilities, and accuracy standards.
• Financial Reporting & Audit Readiness
  • Prepare and own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Manage the company’s first external audit process, establishing documentation standards and audit-ready controls.
  • Develop and maintain chart of accounts, closing checklists, and standard reporting templates.
• ERP Implementation & Systems
  • Serve as finance lead for implementation of the company’s first ERP system (e.g., NetSuite).
  • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure accounting and operational data flow seamlessly.
  • Create systems for tracking inventory, fixed assets, and capital project spend in coordination with other departments.
• Capital Expenditure & Project Accounting
  • Implement processes for capital purchases, including purchase order review, asset capitalization, and depreciation policies.
  • Work with the project development and operations teams to ensure accurate accounting for construction-in-progress, intercompany allocations, and project costs.
  • Support FP&A and leadership in translating financial results into actionable insights.
• Team & Growth
  • Build and lead a small but high-performing accounting team over time as the company scales.
  • Mentor and develop future team members while maintaining a hands-on approach in the early stages.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency, visibility, and control across financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in-house at a growing company.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control design.
• Experience leading ERP implementations or major system transitions.
• Strong technical skills paired with willingness to be hands-on in the details.
• Experience in manufacturing, clean energy, or capital project–intensive industries preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience building an accounting function from scratch or leading through a transition from outsourced to in-house accounting.
• Exposure to inventory, cost accounting, and project-based accounting.
• Experience preparing for or managing a first-time financial audit.

The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $235,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities. Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector! 

At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company’s full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Who we are:  

We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly, and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.

What you will do:  

The Manufacturing Cost Controller is a key member of the accounting team, responsible for building and maintaining cost accounting processes, systems, and controls to ensure accurate costing and reporting across manufacturing operations. This role supports both day-to-day activities and future growth by providing visibility into manufacturing costs, inventory, and labor. 

You will own core cost accounting functions, including month-end close support, inventory journal entries and reconciliations, and management reporting. Partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain, you will drive cost accuracy, identify efficiencies, and deliver insights that inform product profitability and business decisions. 

This role owns inventory accounting and internal controls, enhances data integrity, and improves systems and workflows to support effective cost management. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment and is motivated to build and refine scalable processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Cost Accounting System Development: Establish and maintain robust cost accounting systems to track raw materials, labor, and overhead costs in accordance with GAAP inventory methods. Serve as the accounting liaison for NetSuite enhancements, testing, and system changes impacting inventory 
• Inventory & WIP Management: Monitor work-in-process (WIP) and inventory levels. Support monthly/quarterly physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies 
• Variance Analysis: Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead, and purchase price) and communicate findings to Finance and Operations management to drive process improvements  
• Month-End Close: Lead month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciling inventory sub-ledgers to the general ledger 
• Profitability & Margin Analysis: Prepare monthly gross margin reports by product, customer, and production job to assist in pricing strategies 
• Process Improvement: Partner with FP&A, Operations, and Supply Chain to assess cost changes and downstream financial impact. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase efficiency in production and purchasing 
• Controls, Risk & Audit:  
  • Own inventory-related internal controls, including documentation, testing, and periodic self-assessment 
  • Serve as a key accounting contact for financial and inventory-related audits; support audit requests and resolution of findings 
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company inventory accounting policies 
  • Develop, document, and maintain inventory accounting policies and procedures 
  • Assist with monitoring the cycle count program, execute the year-end physical inventory, and report results. You will be responsible for reconciling raw material and finished goods inventories 
• System Implementation: Assist in ERP/software implementation or optimization to ensure accurate costing data 

What we need you to bring to the team:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 
• 5+ years of progressive experience in inventory or cost accounting, including direct ownership of inventory valuation, reconciliations, and reporting (not including internship, co-ops, or other school projects) 
• Strong knowledge of inventory costing and valuation methods within manufacturing environments (e.g., Weighted Average Cost, Standard Cost, FIFO)  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large datasets, pivot tables, and lookup functions  
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably NetSuite), including inventory workflows, reconciliations, and reporting  
• Proven ability to perform variance analysis, identify root causes, and resolve discrepancies proactively  
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities  
• Effective communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally and translate complex data into actionable insights 

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. 

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies 

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.  

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. 

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. 

Job Summary: 

• The successful candidate’s attributes should include but are not limited to direct supervisory responsibilities, strong experience with FAR/DFARS/Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) terms and conditions risk assessment and negotiations, understanding the implications of international and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracting, working knowledge of Offsets and Industrial Participation, experience in intellectual property issues and USG data rights, strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, subject matter expertise in contracting, and be able to provide contractual and business guidance to the Program Management Leadership
• Experience with managing Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Provide strategic advice and guidance on numerous contractual rights/obligations, regulations, and policy/procedure to mitigate risks and unauthorized changes
• Partner with Finance leadership to ensure financial targets are met by securing contract awards, negotiating contract payment terms, and working closely with the customer to ensure on-time payment
• Develop and Implement contract strategies consistent with Voyager strategic imperatives.
• Partners with business divisions and functional organizations to ensure contracting activities are vetted across multiple stakeholders including Legal, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Controller, and Compliance functions
• Ensure each contract and proposal action is reviewed and approved consistently with the Delegation of Authority and that all documentation is complete per command media/policy.

Develop, support, and maintain customer relationships to ensure positive and constructive interactions.

• Manage and provide leadership for activities associated with contract management responsibilities including but not limited to:
  1. Assist in proposal preparation and contract negotiations
  2. Assessment of terms and conditions to ensure the corporation is protected from unusual risk while sustaining or improving the future financial goals
  3. Representing and providing recommendations to executive leadership aligned with Voyager strategy
  4. Coordinate and drive to resolution key business issues with legal, risk management, and corporate contracts
  5. Contract closeouts and interface with Supply Chain leadership to ensure relevant contracting requirements are communicated and incorporated.
• Experience in the development of proposals, proposal cost structure, performance requirements, delivery schedules, and negotiations
• Experience leading direct reports
• Demonstrated ability to shape results in support of objectives, including ability to communicate and influence executive leadership
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with complex customers

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• You have 10-15 years of experience in a highly dynamic role in a technology, defense, or aerospace company
• Proactive communication and polished interpersonal abilities, with a focus on customer service.
• You are highly analytical and love solving complex, cross-functional problems in a people’s centric way
• You are both high ownership and low ego, approaching everything with strong outcome orientation and high humility
• You are Incredibly detail oriented and data-driven
• You are an incredibly fast learner
• You are insatiably curious
• You are tactical
• You are passionate about technology and efficiency
• You are highly operational 

Please click “Apply” to submit your application. 

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence. 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.  

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran 

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.