Wireless Hardware Engineering Intern

Hewlett Packard Enterprise · San Jose, California · Hourly Salary USD 35.00 - 41.00 · onsite 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. 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 equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and current-measurement equipment. Develop practical knowledge of wireless and networking protocols at the physical and system levels, including Wi-Fi and next-generation wireless technologies. Assist with maintaining, updating, and documenting hardware, test setups, software tools, and technical systems. Use data-analysis and AI-assisted tools 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. Education and Experience: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Familiarity with technical tools, laboratory equipment, programming, scripting, or data-analysis methods is preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Strong interest in wireless hardware, networking, electronic systems, and product development. Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and electronic circuits. Interest or foundational knowledge in one or more of the following areas: RF and microwave systems, Power over Ethernet, power regulation, or power conversion, digital logic, processors, memories, and interfaces, signal integrity and hardware validation. 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. Benefits: Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Investment in career development with programs to help reach career goals. Unconditional inclusion and celebration of