About the role#
HPE Networking is seeking a student to join a cross-functional engineering team focused on next-generation wireless access point development. This role offers hands-on experience in product integration, hardware bring-up, and design validation. You will work alongside senior engineers to support technical projects, troubleshoot system-level issues, and gain practical knowledge of wireless and networking protocols.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the bring-up, integration, and validation of wireless access points.
- Perform testing against design specifications, including Design Validation Testing (DVT) and electrical compliance.
- Use laboratory equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
- Analyze test data to support factory yield analysis and identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop knowledge of protocols including Wi-Fi 8, Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Ultra-Wideband, and Power over Ethernet.
- Collaborate with engineers across RF, power, digital, and systems disciplines.
- Maintain and document hardware, test setups, and software tools.
- Use data-analysis and AI-assisted tools to support engineering activities.
- Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, and project discussions.
- Adhere to safety procedures when working with RF systems, power supplies, and high-voltage testing.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and electronic circuits.
- Foundational knowledge or interest in RF systems, power conversion, digital logic, or signal integrity.
- Basic programming or scripting skills in Python, MATLAB, or a similar language.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate technical data.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accurate documentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment or data-analysis methods is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Work Modality: This is an on-site role requiring work from an HPE office.
- Employment: Full-time internship with a rolling term.
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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