Hardware Engineering, Systems Test Intern (Summer 2026)

HP IQ • San Francisco, CA

78d • $45 - $48

About The Position

As a Hardware Systems Test Engineer, you’ll take a hands-on role working with Evaluation Kits and new hardware platforms to support the development of next-generation systems. In this position, you’ll design and implement new test procedures, execute detailed test plans, and develop automated control scripts in Python to drive efficiency and accuracy in testing. You’ll also evaluate results, analyze performance data, and present your findings and insights to cross-functional partners, helping shape and refine the hardware systems that power innovative products.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field.
• Experience with analog electronics, digital electronics, and/or embedded systems.
• Experience working with lab equipment for hands-on prototyping, design, debug, and/or power analysis.
• Experience in at least one of the following domains: audio, digital busses, sensors.
• Ability to use python to process and visualize time-series data.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong written / visual communication ability to represent complex information.
• Experience with test equipment & best practices.
• Experience developing automated test scripts and tools (Python, Labview, etc).
• 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

• Learn to use and program state of the art lab equipment, and establish procedures for taking repeatable and reliable measurements.
• Automate tests where applicable using python and other libraries.
• Use visualization libraries to gain insights on test results, share data and generate reports for engineering and leadership audiences.

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