Hardware Engineering Intern

Notre Dame; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Variable incentives

Job summary

Notre Dame seeks a student intern in Sunnyvale, CA to support hardware development. You will work with senior engineers on technical projects, help troubleshoot issues, and provide hands-on lab support for hardware quality initiatives. The role emphasizes PCB design, Verilog familiarity, and rapid learning in a fast-paced R&D environment.

The position targets students pursuing a B.E. in Electrical/Computer Engineering with a strong interest in digital logic, high-speed interfaces, and Unix/Linux

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with electrical circuit design, schematic design, and schematic capture tools.
• Experience with board design/layout and multi-layer PCB considerations, high-speed SerDes, PCIe, Ethernet.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and Unix/Linux environments.
• Hands-on testing of hardware with Ethernet packet generators and lab support.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members on assigned technical projects.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Provide hands-on lab support for hardware quality initiatives.
• Interface with cross-functional teams during product development cycle.
• Engage in learning about new technologies and methodologies.
• Fulfill tasks assigned by a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Participate in periodic reviews to share updates and gather feedback.

Skills

Circuit design

Digital logic design

Python scripting

Schematic capture

Verilog

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Verilog

FPGA

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support senior team members on assigned technical projects as determined by the business unit.
• Help identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Provide hands‑on support in the lab for hardware quality initiatives and suggest solutions.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams during the product development cycle.
• Engage in learning about new technologies and methodologies relevant to work.
• Fulfill tasks and responsibilities assigned by a supervisor in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in periodic reviews to share updates and incorporate feedback on assigned projects and initiatives.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Solid experience and proficiency with electrical circuit design, schematic design, and schematic capture tools.
• Proficiency in multiple aspects of hardware design, including digital logic design, CPU subsystem design, clocks, signal integrity, power delivery, and analog components.
• Experience with board design layout and familiarity with multiple-layer board considerations.
• Team project experience outside of coursework.
• Hands‑on experience testing L2/L3 products with Ethernet packet generators.
• Passion for building hardware projects and solving challenging problems.
• Skilled debugging capability and curiosity about how things work.
• Understanding of PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, and high speed SerDes at the hardware level.
• Capable scripting skills using Python.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated team player capable of working in a fast‑paced R&D environment.
• Understanding of Ethernet routing and switching.
• Familiarity with FPGAs and Verilog.
• Comfortable in a Unix/Linux environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly salary range USD 35.00 - 41.00 in California, USA.
• Variable incentives may also be offered.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Training & Development

HPE invests in career growth with programs to help employees reach career goals, whether becoming a knowledge expert or applying skills to other divisions.

Career Progression

Opportunities exist for university students to work as interns during school breaks or part-time during the school year in some countries, supporting ongoing education and career development.