Hardware, Electrical Validation and Product Engineering Intern - Validation

Job Description Solidigm is seeking talented and motivated graduate students for our Hardware, Electrical Validation & Product Engineering Internships in the United States. This evergreen posting supports multiple internship opportunities across electrical validation, hardware bring-up, signal integrity, SSD product engineering, and performance characterization. As an intern, you will work on real engineering challenges supporting Solidigm's data center SSD products, including testing and validating hardware and system behavior, analyzing electrical and reliability data, and supporting product characterization. This internship is ideal for graduate students who enjoy hands-on problem solving, using lab equipment, and analyzing complex data to help bring data center storage products from development through validation. Key Responsibilities Interns may be assigned one or more of the following responsibilities based on project needs, team priorities, and individual strengths: • Support validation and characterization of SSD hardware, components, interfaces, and platforms; execute test plans and verify electrical and functional requirements. • Assist with validation and debug of high-speed signals and interfaces such as PCIe, including signal-integrity, power-integrity, and interoperability investigations. • Use lab equipment—oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and automated test systems—to collect data and troubleshoot issues. • Validate SSD behavior in system environments; reproduce issues and analyze logs to support root-cause investigations. • Support product characterization of performance, power, thermals, and reliability; analyze trends and communicate findings. • Develop or improve test scripts, dashboards, and automation frameworks to improve validation efficiency and reporting. • Analyze benchmark, telemetry, and test-log data to identify trends, anomalies, or product risks. • Support technical analysis of SSD products, customer requirements, and competitive benchmarking. • Collaborate with cross-functional hardware, firmware, validation, and product teams; document test methods and findings.  

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. • Foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuits, computer architecture, or electronic systems. • Experience with a programming or scripting language such as Python, C, C++, or MATLAB. • Familiarity with Linux-based development or test environments. • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a technical team environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or protocol analyzers. • Familiarity with PCIe, NVMe, NAND flash, SSDs, or data center server platforms. • Coursework or project experience in signal integrity, power integrity, or electronic validation. • Experience with hardware bring-up, board-level debug, or system integration. • Exposure to test automation, data collection, or test-framework development. • Familiarity with performance benchmarking, telemetry, or log analysis. • Interest in technical marketing, applications engineering, or customer-facing technical communication.

Additional Information What You'll Gain As a Solidigm intern, you will have the opportunity to: • Work on meaningful projects tied to real data center SSD products and engineering priorities. • Gain hands-on experience with hardware validation, electrical characterization, and lab automation. • Collaborate with experienced engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams. • Develop practical skills in lab measurement, debugging, and technical communication. • Present your work and contribute to solutions that may influence future products. • Grow your professional network through mentorship and intern program activities. Additional Information Work locations may include Rancho Cordova, CA; San Jose, CA; or other U.S. Solidigm locations based on business need and internship assignment. Internship availabilit and project scope may vary by team, degree level, and business requirements. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Powered by SmartRecruiters - Candidate Privacy Policy

Company Description Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.