Hardware Development Intern — Build & Debug Embedded Systems

Amazon; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon invites students to join the Hardware Development Engineering internship, offering real responsibilities from day one. Interns work full-time, Monday–Friday, up to 40 hours weekly, with start dates across Winter, Summer, and Fall 2027.

Applicants should have at least one academic term remaining after the internship and be eligible for programs in multiple U.S. locations including Hawthorne, Seattle, San Francisco, and more.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
• Enrolled in or has completed an academic program physically located in the United States
• Knowledge of analog and digital skills
• Experience in embedded systems projects
• Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware or computer architecture
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline with expected conferral Oct 2026–Dec 2029
• Preferred: 3D CAD experience
• Preferred: experience integrating component modules (I/O, displays, batteries)
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in EE/CE/SE with conferral Oct 2026–Dec 2029

Responsibilities

• Perform schematic design.
• Validate hardware and debug issues.
• Develop automated test tools (LabVIEW, HPVee).
• Travel to support engineering builds.

Skills

Analog & digital skills

Embedded systems

Troubleshooting hardware

Computer architecture

3D CAD

Location preference (multiple US sites

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering

Enrollment in US-based program (ongoing or completed)

Pursuing Master's degree in EE/CE/SE

Job description

Amazon invites students to join the Hardware Development Engineering internship, offering real responsibilities from day one. Interns work full-time, Monday–Friday, up to 40 hours weekly, with start dates across Winter, Summer, and Fall 2027.

Applicants should have at least one academic term remaining after the internship and be eligible for programs in multiple U.S. locations including Hawthorne, Seattle, San Francisco, and more.