About the role#
The HPE Optical Engineering team is looking for an intern to support the development, testing, and automation of optical networking solutions. You will work alongside experienced engineers on projects supporting 400G, 800G, and 1.6T optical products. This role provides exposure to optical module validation, test automation, firmware verification, and AI-driven workflow development.
What you'll do#
- Develop and maintain automated test solutions using Python, LabVIEW, and related tools.
- Support Design Verification Testing (DVT) and characterization of optical transceivers and networking hardware.
- Assist with optical module performance testing, data analysis, and report generation.
- Contribute to firmware validation and testing activities for active electrical loopback (ELB) modules and related hardware platforms.
- Explore and develop AI-based tools and agents to improve engineering workflows, data analysis, and productivity.
- Analyze test results, identify issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive resolution.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Programming experience in Python and familiarity with scripting, data analysis, and test automation methodologies.
- Understanding of basic networking concepts and communication protocols.
- Interest in optical communications, fiber-optic systems, or high-speed digital design.
- Experience through coursework, co-op terms, personal projects, or research in software development, hardware testing, or networking technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an engineering environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Hourly salary of $35.00 - $41.00 USD.
About Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise operates as a public IT services and consulting company. It functions as an edge-to-cloud business. The company maintains its headquarters in Houston, Texas. It employs 92,729 people across its global operations.
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