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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
- $43–$47 an hour
- Skill demand
- Stakeholder management5%Circuit design2%Python1%of 99 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 the engineers responsible for product design. You will be mentored by the reliability and test team in the Mountain View lab.
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 from an exciting team!
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.
Compensation
Hourly Rate in USD: $43 — $47 USD
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Matching Program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
- Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
Benefit eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location.
Export Control
Candidates should have the capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.