Quality & Reliability, Intern Summer 2027
Lightmatter
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Stakeholder managementCircuit designEmbedded systems
- Nice to have
- Python
- Work
- On-site in Mountain View · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Stakeholder management6%Circuit design3%Python2%Embedded systems1%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This team ensures Lightmatter’s products perform reliably in real-world AI data centers. As an intern, you will build and automate test setups, conduct reliability experiments, and present your findings to product engineers, guided by the reliability and test team.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform reliability and characterization tests on photonic and electronic hardware.
- Set up test stations and write Python automation scripts and instrument drivers.
- Analyze test data and present findings to key stakeholders.
- Support failure analysis by isolating root causes and documenting results.
- Maintain test procedures and contribute to reliability reports and qualification plans.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of test automation tools; Python is preferred.
- Familiarity with hardware testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and thermal sensors.
- Understanding of basic electronics, circuits, and embedded systems.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a hands-on lab environment.
- Willingness and curiosity to learn.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or projects in optics, photonics, or semiconductor devices.
- Experience with instrument control protocols (SCPI, VISA, GPIB) or data-acquisition hardware.
- Exposure to reliability or qualification concepts (e.g., thermal cycling, HTOL, failure analysis).
- Experience working in a lab environment.