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Job Summary
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Job Description
Comcast Internship Program
Discover opportunities designed to set your career in motion- Our 11-week summer program will help you cultivate meaningful relationships, develop strong interpersonal and business skills, gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 40 media and technology company, and receive mentorship opportunities to expand your professional network.
TPX Overview
What organization will you be a part of?
Comcast's Technology, Product & Experience (TPX) organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. From creating apps like TVGo to new features such as the Talking Guide on the X1 platform, we work every day to make a positive impact through innovation in the pursuit of building amazing products that are enjoyable, easy to use and accessible across all platforms. The team also develops and supports our evolving network architecture, including next-generation consumer systems and technologies, infrastructure and engineering, network integration and management tools, and technical standards.
Intern Job Description
Are you passionate about digital media, entertainment, and software services? Do you like big challenges and working within a highly motivated team environment?
As a Hardware Test and Validation Engineer Intern on the X-Labs Test and Strategy team, you will take part in testing of new technologies that Comcast is launching. The X-Labs Test and Strategy team is a small and fast-moving team of world-class experts that supports a very diverse range of products that span technical disciplines in RF, digital, high-speed data, IP, video, electromagnetic compatibility, mechanical, safety, etc. We are a team that thrives on big challenges, results, quality, and agility.
Who will the intern work with?
X-Labs engineers are positioned between the device manufacturers and Comcast hardware teams. We work with design and test engineers, product owners, field operations partners, and a diverse group of subject matter experts. The X-Labs team is a diverse collection of electrical engineers, physicists, network engineers, software programmers, and quality assurance engineers from all walks of life. We're a group of experienced technical minds who are are at the front of validating products before deployment to our network and to our customers.
What are some interesting problems the intern will work on?
In your role, you will bridge the gap between product development and deployment. Ensure that new devices perform reliably under environmental conditions that range from Arizona to Denver, Co. to Alaska. Identify defects, perform root cause analysis following the 8D process, develop Labview programs to automate testing and data collection. Work on energy solutions to help the company achieve carbon neutrality roles. Research power backup solutions that are more energy efficient and reliable for our outside plant.
Where can this intern make an impact?
X-Labs is continuously working on new technologies and products to be deployed into Comcast. You will work with other senior engineers to guide you in your work. Our project management system shows how each of your assigned tasks contributes to the overall project completion. You will also participate in the review process to get an understanding of how products go from inception to reach the customer's homes.
Job Responsibilities
Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Test automation
- QA testing
- Root cause analysis
- Provide research assistance to leadership for new technologies or designs
- Use formal process and tools to manage projects and tasks
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Skills
- The following are skills that will be useful. As an intern, you are not required to be an expert on this. Instead, you will have an opportunity to develop and learn these skills:
- Test automation with LabView
- Circuit analysis, schematic and gerber review
- Benchtop laboratory equipment such as programmable power supplies, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, vector network analyzers
- Preferred Majors: Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from a United States-based college or university
- Rising Junior or Rising Senior with an anticipated graduation date of December 2024, Spring 2025, December 2025 or Spring 2026.
- Returning to degree-program (for at least a semester) after the completion of the summer internship
- Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs
- Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program
- Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting. Internship roles will be office-based with no virtual offerings.
- Recommended GPA: 3.0 (candidates will be evaluated on overall skills, education, and experience)
- Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V
Compensation
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Some College Coursework: Electrical Engineering
Certifications (if applicable)
Relative Work Experience
0-2 Years
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
