Wireless Hardware Engineering Intern

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • San Jose, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

HPE Networking is seeking a motivated student to join a cross-functional engineering team developing next-generation wireless access points. This hands-on internship provides experience in product integration, hardware bring-up, design validation, compliance testing, troubleshooting, laboratory measurements, and factory yield analysis. The intern will collaborate with engineers across RF, power, digital, systems, manufacturing, and product development disciplines while contributing to an active wireless networking project.

The intern will support technical projects involving wireless access point hardware development and product integration; assist with bringing up, integrating, and validating wireless access points; and perform testing against design specifications, including Design Validation Testing. The role also supports conformance and electrical compliance testing, hardware and system-level troubleshooting, factory yield analysis, and laboratory work with RF, power, and electronic test equipment. The intern will develop practical knowledge of wireless and networking protocols, maintain and document hardware, test setups, software tools, and technical systems, and use data-analysis and AI-assisted tools where appropriate. The role includes participation in team meetings, technical reviews, project discussions, periodic progress reviews, and other team activities. The intern is expected to follow laboratory and engineering procedures and safety requirements.

This position is onsite, with the expectation that the intern will primarily work from an HPE office. HPE describes its benefits as supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, and offers programs for personal and professional development. The expected California hourly base salary range is USD 35.00–41.00; actual offers may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education or training, and skill level. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in wireless hardware, networking, electronic systems, and product development.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and electronic circuits.
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge, such as Python, MATLAB, or a similar language.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate technical data.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Effective time-management skills and the ability to work with project deadlines.
• A collaborative, solution-focused mindset and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work safely and follow established laboratory and engineering procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with technical tools, laboratory equipment, programming, scripting, or data-analysis methods.
• Interest or foundational knowledge in one or more of the following: RF and microwave systems; Power over Ethernet; power regulation or power conversion; digital logic, processors, memories, and interfaces; signal integrity and hardware validation.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers with assigned technical projects involving wireless access point hardware development and product integration.
• Assist with the bring-up, integration, and validation of wireless access points.
• Perform testing against design specifications, including Design Validation Testing (DVT).
• Support conformance and electrical compliance testing.
• Help identify, troubleshoot, and document hardware and system-level issues.
• Support factory yield analysis by reviewing test data, identifying trends, and helping investigate opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with laboratory testing using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, current-measurement equipment, and other applicable RF, power, and electronic test equipment.
• Develop practical knowledge of wireless and networking protocols at the physical and system levels, including Wi-Fi and next-generation wireless technologies, IEEE 802.11bn/Wi-Fi 8, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Power over Ethernet (PoE), IEEE 802.3, and Ethernet.
• Assist with maintaining, updating, and documenting hardware, test setups, software tools, and technical systems.
• Use data-analysis and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to analyze test results and support engineering activities.
• Collaborate with engineers across RF, power, digital, systems, manufacturing, and product development disciplines.
• Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, project discussions, and other team activities.
• Learn and apply engineering methodologies, laboratory procedures, and product development processes.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently while meeting project deadlines.
• Participate in periodic reviews to provide project updates, receive feedback, and incorporate guidance into assigned work.
• Follow applicable safety procedures when working with electronic equipment, RF systems, power supplies, surge testing, and HIPOT testing.

Benefits

• A comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Programs supporting personal and professional development and career goals.

What This Job Offers

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