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Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passageâ„¢, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
About this job
Are you ready to do meaningful internship work on technology that is changing how AI systems are built? The System Level Test team owns the final at-speed test of our silicon photonics products. These are cutting-edge high-speed optical interconnects built to move data between the processors that power AI datacenters, where copper is running out of reach and light is taking over. We build the test methods, the automation, and the data behind the pass vs fail decision. This summer's project is a hands-on optical characterization and correlation study aimed at improving how our products are tested in production. You will work on real optical hardware in the lab, build the measurement automation, generate the data, and write the recommendation that decides whether the approach moves forward. The result will directly influence how our next products are tested.
Responsibilities:
- Characterize a set of silicon photonics units on bench optical instrumentation, measuring output power, modulation amplitude, extinction ratio, and wavelength.
- Build automation to run measurements, control the lab setup, and log results in a consistent, reusable data format.
- Correlate unit measurements against a calibrated laboratory reference and quantify per-unit offsets and population spread.
- Measure unit stability across time, temperature, and repeated re-insertion, and analyze repeatability and drift.
- Deliver a feasibility and gap assessment with a clear recommendation, including the calibration and maintenance scheme needed for production deployment.
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in at least one of: integrated circuit design, device or circuit characterization, or electrical or optical testing.
- Hands-on experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, or optical power meters, from coursework, research, or a prior internship.
- Programming experience in Python or a similar language, including reading and plotting measurement data.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research, lab, or prior internship experience in photonics or semiconductors.
- Experience automating lab instruments (PyVISA, SCPI, or similar).
- Familiarity with basic statistics: mean, standard deviation, repeatability, and gauge or measurement uncertainty.
- Publications, projects, or open-source contributions related to the role.
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)
Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Export Control
Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passageâ„¢, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
About this job
Are you ready to do meaningful internship work on technology that is changing how AI systems are built? The System Level Test team owns the final at-speed test of our silicon photonics products. These are cutting-edge high-speed optical interconnects built to move data between the processors that power AI datacenters, where copper is running out of reach and light is taking over. We build the test methods, the automation, and the data behind the pass vs fail decision. This summer's project is a hands-on optical characterization and correlation study aimed at improving how our products are tested in production. You will work on real optical hardware in the lab, build the measurement automation, generate the data, and write the recommendation that decides whether the approach moves forward. The result will directly influence how our next products are tested.
Responsibilities:
- Characterize a set of silicon photonics units on bench optical instrumentation, measuring output power, modulation amplitude, extinction ratio, and wavelength.
- Build automation to run measurements, control the lab setup, and log results in a consistent, reusable data format.
- Correlate unit measurements against a calibrated laboratory reference and quantify per-unit offsets and population spread.
- Measure unit stability across time, temperature, and repeated re-insertion, and analyze repeatability and drift.
- Deliver a feasibility and gap assessment with a clear recommendation, including the calibration and maintenance scheme needed for production deployment.
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in at least one of: integrated circuit design, device or circuit characterization, or electrical or optical testing.
- Hands-on experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, or optical power meters, from coursework, research, or a prior internship.
- Programming experience in Python or a similar language, including reading and plotting measurement data.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research, lab, or prior internship experience in photonics or semiconductors.
- Experience automating lab instruments (PyVISA, SCPI, or similar).
- Familiarity with basic statistics: mean, standard deviation, repeatability, and gauge or measurement uncertainty.
- Publications, projects, or open-source contributions related to the role.
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)
Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Export Control
Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla31
- Jabil21
- Northrop Grumman20
- Skyworks Solutions16
- L3Harris15
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware13
- Manufacturing6
- Technology & Software5
- Aerospace & Defense2
- Distribution & Wholesale2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in test engineering specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with automated test equipment and test fixture design
- Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, C, or LabVIEW
- Experience writing and executing test plans, test cases, and defect reports
- Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC, MIL-STD, or ISO 13485 depending on sector
- Strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills applied to hardware or software failures
Tips for Your Test Engineering Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to test methodologies
List the specific test frameworks, protocols, and equipment you've used, such as automated test equipment, boundary scan, or HIL testing. Recruiters filter for exact methodology names, so matching the job listing's language directly increases your chances of getting an interview.
Highlight certifications that set you apart
Certifications like ISTQB, Certified Test Engineer, or vendor-specific credentials for National Instruments or similar platforms signal hands-on competency. If you hold any, place them prominently near the top of your resume rather than burying them in a footnote at the bottom.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists test engineering specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by industry vertical
Test engineering specialist roles in aerospace carry different tool requirements than those in semiconductor or medical device manufacturing. Search by industry keyword alongside the job title so you're applying to roles where your domain experience is directly relevant rather than adjacent.
Prepare a portfolio of test plans and defect reports
Bring sanitized examples of test plans, failure analysis reports, or test coverage matrices you've authored. Hiring managers in this field often ask to see real documentation during technical screens, and having examples ready demonstrates both depth and professional rigor.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify what test systems you'll own, whether you'll influence test strategy or only execute plans, and what hardware access you'll have from day one. Scope details affect long-term career growth and are often negotiable before you sign.
Test Engineering Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most test engineering specialists?
The companies hiring the most test engineering specialists right now include Tesla, Jabil, and Northrop Grumman, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device manufacturers consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many test engineering specialist jobs are remote?
About 37% of test engineering specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on hardware requirements that dominate many roles. Sub-areas with more remote availability include software test automation, embedded firmware validation, and test data analysis, where physical lab access is less critical to daily work.
How do you become a test engineering specialist?
Start by earning a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, then build hands-on experience with test equipment, scripting languages, and test documentation through internships or entry-level quality or validation roles. Moving into a specialist title typically requires demonstrating ownership of a full test cycle, from requirements review through defect closure, and developing expertise in a specific domain such as RF, embedded systems, or automated functional testing.
Can you get hired as a test engineering specialist without much experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with limited professional experience if they can demonstrate hands-on technical ability through coursework projects, personal lab work, or contributions to open-source test tooling. Targeting roles at smaller manufacturers or contract electronics firms tends to offer more mentorship and faster ramp-up than large prime contractors, and certifications like ISTQB can help compensate for a shorter work history when your resume is otherwise competitive.
What does the test engineering specialist interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering test methodologies, debugging approaches, and tool proficiency. A take-home or live coding exercise involving test scripting or failure analysis is common at mid-stage, and final rounds typically include a panel with senior engineers who may walk through a real or hypothetical test scenario in depth to assess how you structure a test strategy and communicate findings.
Where can I find and apply to test engineering specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to test engineering specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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