Test Automation Engineer Intern

JOB SUMMARY

As a Test Automation Engineer Intern at Marki Microwave you will work with our Test Engineering team to develop and deploy into production software-based test methodologies for Marki best-in-class RF and microwave products. You will work on applying software to automate manual testing, from equipment setup and calibration, and data collection through to data review and product disposition. This internship opportunity is ideal for someone who is looking to apply their engineering and programming skills to work on an impactful project in a state-of-the-art microelectronics manufacturing environment.     

All internships are 10 weeks duration (June 23, 2025 through September 5, 2025). You must be available for the full internship.

This role will require access to access information controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR §§ 730-780),and likely the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR §§ 120-130), and so applicants for this position must be one of a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or other Protected Individual (as defined under 8 USC § 1324b(a)(3)).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Test Engineering on software to automate manual bench testing. 
• Work hands-on with Engineering and Manufacturing Test teams to understand how RF components are manually tested and test results collected.
• Create or modify existing software code either from in-house development or co-developed using the Keysight PathWave Test Automation suite, to automate the manual test process. 
• Troubleshoot test and measurement issues including equipment setup, calibration and test conditions to confirm that testing is performed accurately. Creatively solve problems with systematic solutions. 
• Develop and manage databases and Analysis/Utility tools.
• Document your development work including any release notes, setup/maintenance guides, operator training and/or work instructions. 
• Manage priorities and communicate regularly with your manager on progress and challenges. 
• Report out project results to the management team at the end of the internship.

REQUIREMENTS

• Working towards Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and experience using software to control hardware. 
• Experience in software programming such as C, Python, Matlab, and other common measurement automation and analysis tools. 
• Able to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous projects and priorities; generate and analyze data quickly and efficiently to meet time-to-market needs. 
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Commitment to work with a hands-on approach in a team atmosphere. 
• Experience with controlling automated RF & Microwave test equipment using SCPI protocol is a plus.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Test Equipment knowledge – Operation of Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Power Supplies, Signal Generators
• Python Libraries - numpy, pandas, scikit-rf, matplotlib
• Data Analytics – Ability to collect, parse, and analyze Test Data
• Visualization Tools: Familiarity with data visualization using Excel and Python libraries

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Awareness and knowledge of and insight into the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Change: Knowledge of and ability to align the organization’s people and culture with changes in business strategy, organizational structure, technology and business processes.

• Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions.     Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and actually hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.

• Strategic Thinking: Understands business issues and opportunities and translates or aligns them to a vision, strategy and plans to chart a course of action.

• Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable. 
• Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking: Ability to balance the needs of different people in a solution to a problem. Able to meet the needs of different constituents in the solution of a problem. Able to solve problems with multiple criteria that need to be met. Identifies and assesses all potential responses to a problem. 
• Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your short comings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.     
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 
• The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing

ABOUT MARKI MICROWAVE

Shattering Performance Barriers Since 1991.

At Marki Microwave our goal is to invent technologies to empower the RF and microwave industry to design faster, simplify production, eliminate complexity, and shatter performance barriers.

Marki Microwave is a privately-owned company based in Morgan Hill, California, 30 minutes from downtown San Jose in Southern Silicon Valley.  We offer a full benefits package, including: 

• Holiday pay
• Paid Time Off (4 weeks)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) ER matching
• Employee Dependent Scholarship Plan
• College Loan Subsidy Program

Marki Microwave is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military or veteran status, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected classification.