Electrical Engineering Intern, Hardware (Summer 2027)

HP • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

HP IQ is HP’s AI innovation lab, developing intelligent technologies across HP’s portfolio. The Electrical Engineering Intern, Hardware will work hands-on with evaluation kits and new hardware platforms to support development of next-generation systems. The role involves designing and implementing test procedures, executing test plans, and creating automated Python control scripts to make testing more efficient and accurate. The intern will evaluate results, analyze performance data, and communicate findings and insights to cross-functional partners to help shape and refine hardware systems.

The internship is part of HP IQ’s 2027 Internship Program, scheduled for May/June through August/September 2027. Final dates will be based on student schedules. The hourly pay range is $40.00–$50.00; actual compensation depends on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with analog electronics, digital electronics, and/or embedded systems.
• Experience using lab equipment for hands-on prototyping, design, debugging, and/or power analysis.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: audio, digital buses, or sensors.
• Ability to use Python to process, analyze, and visualize time-series data.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and visual communication skills, including the ability to represent complex technical information clearly.
• Experience with test equipment and measurement best practices.
• Experience developing automated test scripts and tools using Python, LabVIEW, or similar technologies.
• Desire to work collaboratively with honesty and accountability.
• Ability to drive tasks independently while clearly escalating and communicating issues, risks, and needs.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use and program lab equipment and establish procedures for repeatable, reliable measurements.
• Develop and automate hardware tests using Python and relevant tools and libraries.
• Analyze test results and use visualization libraries to identify trends and insights.
• Share data, findings, and recommendations through reports and presentations for engineering and leadership audiences.
• Support hands-on testing, debugging, and characterization of new hardware platforms and evaluation kits.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Four to twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• Eleven paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern