Digital Validation Intern - Summer 2027

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in the United States is offering a summer internship in validation and testing. You will work with cross‑functional teams to prepare setups, run tests, collect data, and summarize results under guidance.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in engineering or related fields, with lab or project experience and strong English communication. Return-to-school status or graduation by July 2027 is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Hands-on lab work or project experience a plus.
• Familiar with engineering, design, verification, programming, or lab tools.
• Strong fundamentals in engineering, problem solving, testing, and documentation.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams; communicates clearly.
• Good English communication (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to validation activities by preparing setups, executing tests, collecting data, and summarizing results.
• Assist with debugging issues, improving test coverage, and documenting observations under guidance.
• Work with design, systems, and software teams to understand behavior and support resolution.
• Help maintain validation plans, reports, and technical records for project visibility.
• Contribute to product quality, technical learning, and disciplined test execution.

Skills

Lab experience

Design projects

Internships

Programming basics

Lab tools

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Responsibility

• Contribute to validation activities by preparing setups, executing tests, collecting data, and summarizing results.
• Assist with debugging issues, improving test coverage, and documenting observations under guidance from the team.
• Work with design, systems, and software teams to understand expected behavior and support issue resolution.
• Help maintain validation plans, reports, and technical records for project visibility.
• Contribute to product quality, technical learning, and disciplined test execution.

Requirements / Qualification

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience from lab work, design projects, internships, coursework, or student competitions is a plus.
• Familiar with role‑related engineering, design, verification, programming, or lab tools; willingness to learn quickly is important.
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, problem solving, testing, and technical documentation.
• Able to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken).

In order to be considered for a summer internship with NXP you must be returning to school or graduating at the conclusion of the internship term. If you are graduating prior to July 2027 please apply to Entry Level full‑time roles.

More information about NXP in the United States... NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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