Summer Intern - Validation Engineer

Cirrus Logic
United States, Texas, Austin
800 West 6th Street (Show on map)
Aug 21, 2025
For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn't do it without our extraordinary workforce - and that's where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career! Cirrus Logic's Mixed-Signal Validation Engineering team is seeking highly motivated interns to support the validation efforts of industry-leading mixed-signal products. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work on high-performance mixed-signal analog converters, Class D digital power amplifiers, and digital interface products, supporting both pre-silicon verification and post-silicon validation efforts. Validation roles at Cirrus Logic span a wide range of disciplines-from bench-level characterization to automated production testing, and from pre-silicon modeling to post-silicon debug. Interns gain exposure to the full lifecycle of product development and validation, working with cutting-edge audio and data acquisition technologies in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. As an intern, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams-including design, applications, and manufacturing test engineers-to ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and manufacturability. This internship will take place during the Summer 2026 semester over the course of a 12-14 week long internship working a full-time schedule. Responsibilities Assist engineers in the development and production of mixed-signal and analog semiconductor ICs. Perform electrical bench testing and automated test equipment (ATE) analysis. Design and build test hardware for validation and characterization. Collect, analyze, and summarize performance and yield data. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including matrix lot reviews, GRR, CPK analysis, and test program release. Contribute to yield enhancement and cost reduction initiatives for ramping products. Interface with cross-functional teams to manage production ramp deliverables and timelines. Required Skills and Qualifications Pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Experience with mixed-signal product engineering and IC testing. Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, waveform generators, power supplies). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated problem-solving mindset and willingness to iterate on solutions. Knowledge of yield analysis and statistical techniques (e.g., ANOVA, Regression, GRR). Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Spotfire, JMP, Excel, and PDF. Understanding of high-volume production ramps and test hardware debugging. Preferred Skills and Qualifications Experience with Teradyne UFlex, Excerra, or Catalyst test systems. Knowledge of Linux/Unix shell scripting. Familiarity with IC or board-level test and failure analysis methodologies. Cirrus Logic follows a 2+ day in-office work schedule but interns should expect to be in the office more often, up to 5 days per week, based on business needs and team preference. Interns must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning their internship with Cirrus Logic. Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.