Astera Labs
Hardware Electrical Validation Intern
San Jose, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
California - Experience
- No number of years specified; hands-on academic, project, or laboratory experience is requested.
- Education
- Currently pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Supports board bring-up and electrical validation of hardware products through lab measurements, troubleshooting, data analysis, and documentation.
What you'll do
- Assist with board bring-up, hardware checks, and execution of electrical validation plans.
- Set up measurements and collect and analyze data for power, clock, and interface validation.
- Document findings, troubleshoot defined issues, and own a scoped validation deliverable.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on academic, project, or laboratory experience with electronics, electrical measurements, or hardware debugging.
- Familiarity with core electrical concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with clear written and verbal communication.
Nice to have
- Interest in scripting, data analysis, or automation.
- Internship experience.
Pay
$35/hour to $55/hour (hourly rate; base salary not stated); $500-per-week (housing/relocation stipend)
Tools
I²C, MCU firmware
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