Intern, Analog Mixed-Signal ASIC Automation/Characterization - Spring 2026 - Austin, TX, United States
$53,286 - $101,088 USD yearly
Originally posted 13 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role involves supporting lab automation and characterization of Analog and Mixed-Signal ASICs for pSemi's communication protocols and sensor products.
What you'll do
- Automate lab characterization using Python, C#, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
- Measure, analyze, and document product performance data
- Convert digital test sequences to program the ASIC in the lab
- Collect measurements and post-process results
What you'll need
- Good knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C#, LabVIEW, MATLAB
- Solid understanding of basic circuit theory
- Familiarity with general lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, pattern generators
- Knowledge of analog/mixed-signal and digital circuits
- Desire to work in the IC Characterization Lab environment
- Fulltime enrollment in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent (must be completing 3+ year) or MSEE candidate
Nice to have
- Knowledge of NI TestStand software
- Knowledge of digital RTL languages such as Verilog
- Knowledge of R and SQL
- Strength in documentation clarity and completeness
- Hands-on use of lab equipment to validate performance
Skills: Lab Automation, Python, C#, MATLAB, LabVIEW, product characterization, Design Validation
This role has been open 1 day — well below the 106-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · Silicon Validation
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Open roles in category
200
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Median days open
106 d
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Median salary
$146k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | pSemi | All employers we track in this specialty (200 roles · 58 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 3 | 200 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 7 | 2223 · 112 employers |
| Median days open | 78 d | 106 d (−28 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $146k |
Skills observed across this category: Lab Automation, Python, C#, MATLAB, LabVIEW, product characterization
Who's hiring in this category
- Renesas Electronics · 15 open roles · median 96 d
- Teradyne · 14 open roles · median 118 d
- onsemi · 10 open roles · median 129 d
- Qualcomm · 10 open roles · median 120 d
- Infineon Technologies · 9 open roles · median 111 d
- Marvell Technology · 9 open roles · median 111 d
How we counted: 200 open Silicon Test Engineering (Silicon Validation) roles from 58 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 14 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.