About this job

This team makes sure Lightmatter’s products hold up in the real world AI data centers. As an intern you’ll build and automate test setups, run real reliability experiments, and present your data to the engineers who design the product — mentored by our reliability and test team in the Mountain View lab.

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:

• 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