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System Validation Engineer Intern

Astera Labs
Location
San Jose, California, United States
Posted
13 days ago
Department
System Validation CCE1
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Coursework, projects, research, or hands-on experience in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field
  • Foundational understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, networking, hardware/software integration, or system testing
  • Programming or scripting experience in Python, C/C++, shell, or another language used for test automation and data analysis
  • Comfort working in Linux or a technical lab environment with firmware builds, logs, traces, command-line tools, specifications, and test procedures
  • A methodical approach to validation and debugging
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
  • Experience in system, integration, functional, performance, stress, reliability, regression, interoperability, or compliance testing
  • Familiarity with Linux, firmware update flows, BMC/host systems, PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, SERDES, storage, networking, or AI infrastructure
  • Experience with hardware bring-up, evaluation boards, system test, lab equipment, test fixtures, or device-under-test workflows
  • Knowledge of Python or shell automation, log parsing, dashboards, data analysis, or test-result visualization
  • Familiarity with bug tracking, Jira dashboards, Confluence documentation, test-management tools, or quality processes
What the job really is

As a System Validation Engineer Intern at Astera Labs, you will work with the System Validation team to validate hardware and software systems after silicon and electrical validation. Your responsibilities will include creating test scenarios, executing tests, analyzing results, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure product reliability and compliance. This role offers hands-on experience in system testing and debugging within a technical lab environment.

Benefits
  • This is a paid, hourly U.S. internship
  • Hourly rate ranges from $35/hour to $55/hour depending on education level
  • $500-per-week housing/relocation stipend for the duration of the internship
  • Participation in Early Career programming, including technical and professional-development sessions, community events, and an end-of-program project presentation
Things to weigh
  • Internship is on-site in San Jose, CA
  • No specific details on the duration of the internship are provided
  • The role involves collaboration across multiple engineering teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • The internship may involve working with complex systems, which could be challenging for some candidates
Job score2.8/5
Benefits2/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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