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Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners,
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.
Astera Labs Inc. is seeking a proactive and self-driven Hardware Lab Technician to join our team in developing world class connectivity products for AI infrastructure.
This role works closely with various teams within our lab, including SI/PI, validation, design, NPI, and more. You will also be responsible for organizing and managing an inventory of consumables and peripherals while providing comprehensive support for lab infrastructure and daily operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on technical skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to manage various responsibilities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Operate a manual probe station (MPI TS600-PCB) to probe printed circuit boards and components
- →Perform DC and signal integrity measurements on PCBs and evaluation hardware
- →Manage critical inventories of Astera products, tools, consumables, and peripherals, including purchasing, organizing, monitoring, and forecasting
- →Assemble, inspect, and test modules/subassemblies
- →Optimize and maintain lab organization
- →Monitor compliance with lab policies, including ESD, cleanliness, food/drink, etc.
- →Assist engineers with various other hands-on tasks, including soldering and rework of SMDs on high-density PCBAs
Requirements
~1 min read- 1 year of experience in a hardware lab environment
- 1 year of manual probe station experience
- Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification in electronics engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar field
- Self-starter with a bias towards action
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective and clear communication, both written and verbal
- Ability to lift and move up to 40lbs safely
Requirements
~1 min read- 2 years of manual probe station experience
- 2 years of inventory management experience
- Comfortable performing solder rework on 0201 components, micro-coax cables, and fly line/magnet wire
- Fluent in interpreting circuit schematics and board layouts
- Ability to troubleshoot and debug PCBAs using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, etc.
- Familiarity with Python, Bash, and/or Linux
- Ability to clearly document and communicate findings and measurement results
The base salary range is $135,000 USD - $165,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.
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Listing Details
- First seen
- April 8, 2026
- Last seen
- April 27, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 19
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- April 27, 2026
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