Hardware & Systems Innovator Intern

IBM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Hardware and Systems engineers design and deliver compute platforms powering AI, cloud, and enterprise tech. We seek Hardware and Systems Development Interns to join U.S.

labs for 2026, providing hands-on experience across design, prototyping, testing, and process development in high-performance systems. You will work in focus areas such as Mechanical/ Thermal Design, Electrical/ Logic Design, Optics & Photonics, Firmware & Automation, Materials & Process Engineering, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. student in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering disciplines.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Allegro, Cadence) and/or simulation tools (CFD, FEM, HFSS).
• Programming experience with Python, C/C++, or Bash for automation or data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across disciplines to design, model, and validate next-generation hardware and systems.
• Support mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, and logic design using CAD, EDA, and simulation tools.
• Participate in PCB layout, power and signal integrity, circuit design, firmware development, and system bring-up.
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to reliability, process, and materials development projects.
• Write scripts and automation tools using Python, C/C++, or Bash to support testing and validation.

Education

B.S. or M.S. student in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. or M.S. student in Electrical Engineering

B.S. or M.S. student in Materials Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Allegro

Cadence

CFD

FEM

HFSS

Job description

IBM Hardware and Systems engineers design and deliver compute platforms powering AI, cloud, and enterprise tech. We seek Hardware and Systems Development Interns to join U.S.

labs for 2026, providing hands-on experience across design, prototyping, testing, and process development in high-performance systems. You will work in focus areas such as Mechanical/ Thermal Design, Electrical/ Logic Design, Optics & Photonics, Firmware & Automation, Materials & Process Engineering, with opportunities to