Hardware Engineering, Radio Frequency Intern (Summer 2026)

HP IQ • San Francisco, CA

78d • $45 - $48

About The Position

HP IQ's Wireless Team works cross-functionally with system integration, hardware, software, product design, program management, and operations to deliver a successful product to market. As an RF Hardware Engineering Intern on the team, you will contribute to a best-in-class wireless device by focusing on electromagnetic design to mitigate radio interference. You will also learn about and develop RF algorithms to improve system performance, including battery life and link quality. You will support the product development lifecycle from concept to production.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer and Electrical Engineering
• Strong EE, RF and Antenna fundamentals
• RF, electromagnetics and antenna coursework
• Experience working with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers and VNAs for validation, hands-on prototyping and design
• Experience with scripting (Python, C++ etc)

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on research experience in EE/RF lab
• Experience shipping high volume consumer electronics products
• A desire to work in a collaborative environment where honesty and accountability are paramount
• Ability to drive tasks independently and escalate and communicate issues and needs clearly

Responsibilities

• Design and architect RF subsystems including desense, coexistence and OTA performance
• Plan validation of your designs: lead functional verification and system coexistence testing using automated scripts, simulate using EM tools, and debug hands-on with lab equipment
• Define and validate RF system level link budget, considering antenna design and coexistence
• Bring your design to mass production by setting factory test requirements, developing factory test fixtures and platforms, and assisting in system bring-up

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees