IC Validation Engineer Intern, MS - Summer 2027

Job Title

IC Validation Engineer Intern, MS - Summer 2027

Role Summary

The intern will support validation of analog front-end designs, photonics integrated circuits (PICs), and board-level hardware for high-speed optical communication systems (800G, 1.6T ZR). Work includes test development, lab measurements at mmWave and beyond, and scripting test automation within the Optics/Validation team.

Team is part of Marvell's Data Center Engineering group (Westlake Village, CA). Candidates may be subject to export-control review as required by law.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship for Master's students (internship). Intended for current MS students; see Education Requirements for enrollment and graduation timing.

Responsibilities

Assignments vary by project phase and intern skill set. Typical responsibilities include:

• Develop test hardware for chip- and sub-system-level performance evaluation (probe solutions, probe wedges/cards, PCBs).
• Execute engineering validation plans for optoelectronic components (TIAs, modulator drivers).
• Design test platforms and verify or troubleshoot board- and chip-level designs with senior guidance.
• Automate measurements and test sequences using Python scripting.
• Perform lab measurements using VNA, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and related equipment.
• Collaborate with validation team members on test development, test data structures, and test hardware integration.
• Document validation results and produce technical reports.
• Modeling, simulation, and low-noise / high-gain amplifier testing up to mmWave where required.

Requirements

Technical skills and experience expected for successful interns.

• Must-have: Hands-on lab experience with test & measurement equipment (VNA, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer) and willingness to perform bench work.
• Must-have: Scripting/programming ability in Python for test automation and data processing.
• Must-have: Basic skills in hardware verification and troubleshooting at board and chip level; ability to work under guidance of senior engineers.
• Nice-to-have: RF and microwave fundamentals (S-parameters, mmWave techniques) and experience with related devices (filters, splitters, TWAs).
• Nice-to-have: Transistor-level analog design exposure (op amps, amplifiers, comparators) and familiarity with laser drivers and TIAs.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of communication theory (modulation, SNR, DSP, equalization), silicon photonics, or digital system signaling.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with Matlab, ADS, C, or similar engineering tools.
• Nice-to-have: Experience designing probe cards, probe wedges, or custom PCB test fixtures.

Education Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree (MS) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028. (Posting notes PhD interns may have additional compensation.)

Reasonable accommodation requests during the selection process can be directed to Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.

About the Company

Company: Marvell Technology

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.