Hardware Engineering Design Intern

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seeking a Hardware Engineering Design Intern to work onsite in California. You will gain hands-on hardware experience, assist with design, debug, test, and validation across high-speed digital, analog/power, and PCB design areas.

The role emphasizes learning by doing, collaborating with seasoned engineers, and contributing to real product development while pursuing an engineering degree. The program targets 2028 graduation and a strong lab skillset.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, with expected graduation in 2028.
• Completed or currently completing your third year of study.
• Coursework, projects, or hands-on experience with electronic circuits and hardware.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and circuit measurement.
• Exposure to high-speed signaling, analog/power, PCB design, or CAD tools is a plus.
• Experience with Python, Perl, TCL, or similar scripting languages is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware design, board bring-up, debugging, testing, and validation.
• Use lab equipment to measure, characterize, and troubleshoot hardware.
• Gain exposure to high-speed digital, analog/power, and PCB/PCA design.
• Help identify technical issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Develop scripts and tools to support testing and engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams on real product development.

Skills

Lab equipment familiarity

High-speed signaling

Python/Perl/TCL

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Hardware Engineering Design Intern

This role has been designed as “Onsite” with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Turn what you’re learning in the classroom into real-world engineering experience. At Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), you’ll work alongside experienced engineers developing next-generation networking products. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with real hardware, contribute to meaningful engineering projects, and build skills that can help launch your career.

What You’ll Do

• Support hardware design, board bring‑up, debugging, testing, and validation.
• Use lab equipment to measure, characterize, and troubleshoot hardware.
• Gain exposure to high‑speed digital, analog/power, and PCB/PCA design.
• Help identify technical issues and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Develop scripts and tools to support testing and engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and cross‑functional teams on real product development.

What We’re Looking For

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, with expected graduation in 2028.
• Completed or currently completing your third year of study.
• Coursework, projects, or hands‑on experience with electronic circuits and hardware.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and circuit measurement.
• Exposure to high‑speed signaling, analog/power, PCB design, or CAD tools is a plus.
• Experience with Python, Perl, TCL, or similar scripting languages is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Most importantly, curious, motivated, and excited to learn by doing.

Why HPE?

You’ll work on real engineering challenges, learn from experienced hardware engineers, and see how ideas move from design and lab validation toward real‑world networking products.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Let’s Stay Connected

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Information about salary and benefits

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

United States of America: Hourly Salary USD35.00-41.00 in California. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

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Accessibility Again

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

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