Quality & Reliability Intern (Summer 2027)
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Lightmatter is a photonic-computing company developing optical interconnects and light engines for AI-scale data centers.
Mountain View, United States
Funding history
About Lightmatter
Founded in 2017 by MIT researchers, Lightmatter develops photonic infrastructure for AI, including its Passage interconnect platform and Guide light engine.
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About the Role
You will perform reliability and characterization tests on photonic and electronic hardware, set up test stations, write Python automation scripts and instrument drivers, analyze data and present findings, support failure analysis, and help maintain test procedures and reliability reports.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Basic knowledge of test automation tools, Python preferred
- Familiarity with 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
- Ability to comply with U.S. export control laws
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 stakeholders
- Support failure analysis by isolating root causes and documenting results
- Maintain test procedures and contribute to reliability reports and qualification plans
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)