BLE System Test Intern

Job Title

BLE System Test Intern

Role Summary

The intern will join the system test team responsible for software product quality and automation infrastructure for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) products. The role focuses on designing and implementing embedded system tests and automation based on customer use-cases, feature requirements, and device constraints.

The position requires collaboration with product teams and external customers to validate device behavior for industrial and automotive applications.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. Intended for current BSc students; typically requires more than one year remaining in the degree program.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Design and implement embedded system tests for BLE devices.
• Develop and maintain test automation infrastructure and tools.
• Create test procedures and documentation based on product requirements and customer use cases.
• Build and maintain test setups and operate test equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external customers to validate device behavior.
• Report test results and contribute to software quality initiatives.

Requirements

Must-have skills and expectations:

• Proficient in Python for scripting and automation.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-directed learner with initiative and proactive problem-solving.
• Available to work in-office three days per week.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of C.
• Familiarity with telecommunications or wireless protocols.
• Experience writing test scripts, developing test tools, or automation.
• Experience defining test procedures and writing test documentation.
• Experience with test equipment and building test setups.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming and multithreading.

Education Requirements

BSc student in Electrical Engineering, Communications, Computer Science, or a related technical field; must have more than one year remaining in the degree program. Preferred academic performance: average grade >85. (Job info also lists 'Degree Level: High School Graduate'.)

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.