Compound Semiconductor Device Characterization Intern - US-CA-Santa Rosa-Bldg 2, United States
Verification, Validation & Test
Originally posted 14 September 2026 by the employer.
This role focuses on compound semiconductor ICs that power RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, and high-speed digital products.
About the role
This role involves evaluating advanced compound semiconductor ICs for RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, and high-speed digital products to meet performance, quality, and lifetime expectations.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with device engineers in the electrical characterization and analysis of advanced semiconductor devices used in high-performance RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave applications.
- Perform transistor and diode measurements using laboratory test equipment and established characterization procedures.
- Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing large electrical measurement datasets to support technology development activities.
- Document measurement procedures, summarize findings, and communicate results in a clear and organized manner.
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to device characterization methodologies, test infrastructure, and data analysis processes.
What you'll need
- Currently pursuing a Master's, Ph.D., or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Engineering Physics, Microelectronics, or a related technical field.
- Coursework in semiconductor devices or semiconductor physics.
- Basic understanding of semiconductor device operation and characteristics, including concepts such as transistors, diodes, current-voltage behavior, and device performance.
- Hands-on laboratory experience with semiconductor devices, electronic measurements, or related experimental work through coursework, research, internships, or project experience.
- Familiarity with modern AI tools and an interest in applying them to automation, testing, or engineering workflows.
- Basic programming or scripting experience using languages such as Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a technical team.
Nice to have
- Experience with semiconductor device testing or electrical characterization.
- Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation such as source-measure units (SMUs), parameter analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, probe stations, or related equipment.
- Experience processing, visualizing, or analyzing large datasets.
- Coursework or project experience involving RF, microwave, or high-frequency electronics.
- Familiarity with microwave engineering concepts and device performance metrics.
- Exposure to semiconductor modeling tools such as ADS, IC-CAP, or similar modeling and characterization software.
- Exposure to advanced semiconductor technologies, fabrication processes, or materials characterization techniques.
- Knowledge of III-V semiconductor devices, compound semiconductors, or high-frequency transistor technologies.
Market context
This role has been open 30 days — slightly above the 28-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · DFT Test
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Open roles in category
542
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Median days open
28 d
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Median salary
$172k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Keysight Technologies | All employers we track in this specialty (542 roles · 76 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 11 | 542 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 34 | 2224 · 112 employers |
| Median days open | 28 d | 28 d (same as this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $172k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Teradyne · 72 open roles · median 27 d
- Renesas Electronics · 45 open roles · median 22 d
- Infineon Technologies · 41 open roles · median 37 d
- Micron Technology · 27 open roles · median 35 d
- Qualcomm · 27 open roles · median 27 d
- AMD · 25 open roles · median 42 d
How we counted: 542 open Silicon Test Engineering (DFT Test) roles from 76 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family row. Figures refresh nightly.
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