Electrical Validation Engineer (Internship 2026)

Astera Labs Early Career • San Jose, CA

12d

About The Position

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com . Job Responsibilities: 2 winter, 2 summer, 2 fall Support post-silicon validation of connectivity products, solving lab challenges across hardware and software while collaborating with cross-functional teams Qualifications: Support post-silicon validation of connectivity products, solving lab challenges across hardware and software while collaborating with cross-functional teams In B.S. or M.S. in EE or related field Coursework focused in RF/microwave, communication systems. Working knowledge of analog and digital circuit design fundametals. Lab experience with equipment such as oscilloscopes, Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), and Sourcemeter Scripting or software development in programing languages such as Python (preferred), C/C++ or Java. Experience with using python for automation and control of lab instruments Project experience with microcontrollers or using computers as components, such as Arduino/Raspberry Pi projects or building custom PC’s. Knowledge of Signal Integrity, S-Parameters, SERDES architecture, Jitter Decomposition Experience working with PCI Express PCIe or other high-speed serial interfaces such as USB We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• In B.S. or M.S. in EE or related field
• Coursework focused in RF/microwave, communication systems.
• Working knowledge of analog and digital circuit design fundametals.
• Lab experience with equipment such as oscilloscopes, Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), and Sourcemeter
• Scripting or software development in programing languages such as Python (preferred), C/C++ or Java.
• Experience with using python for automation and control of lab instruments
• Project experience with microcontrollers or using computers as components, such as Arduino/Raspberry Pi projects or building custom PC’s.
• Knowledge of Signal Integrity, S-Parameters, SERDES architecture, Jitter Decomposition
• Experience working with PCI Express PCIe or other high-speed serial interfaces such as USB

Responsibilities

• Support post-silicon validation of connectivity products, solving lab challenges across hardware and software while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Support post-silicon validation of connectivity products, solving lab challenges across hardware and software while collaborating with cross-functional teams

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees