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Verkada

Hardware Engineer (Fall Co-op)

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

About the Role As a Hardware Engineering Intern at Verkada, you'll contribute to the design and development of new cameras, access control systems, sensors, and other enterprise IoT products. Verkada ...

IMC

Hardware Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Chicago, IL

$200K/yr

Our 10-week internship is your chance to experience life as a Hardware Engineer at IMC. You'll have the support you need to succeed: educational training and a mentor who will oversee your work and ...

IMC

Hardware Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K/yr

Our 10-week internship is your chance to experience life as a Hardware Engineer at IMC. You'll have the support you need to succeed: educational training and a mentor who will oversee your work and ...

IMC

Hardware Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K/yr

Our 10-week internship is your chance to experience life as a Hardware Engineer at IMC. You'll have the support you need to succeed: educational training and a mentor who will oversee your work and ...

SkyGig

ML Software Engineer Intern

San Jose, CA

As a ML Software Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside experienced hardware engineers to build and deploy AI/ML models that improve circuits and systems design workflows, and help push new ...

Verkada

Hardware Engineer (Fall Co-op)

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$45/hr

About the Role As a Hardware Engineering Intern at Verkada, you'll contribute to the design and development of new cameras, access control systems, sensors, and other enterprise IoT products. Verkada ...

Jane Street

Hardware Engineer (FPGA/ASIC)

New York, NY · On-site

As an intern, you are paired with full-time employees who act as mentors, collaborating with you on ... We apply these same principles to our hardware engineering work, and we're looking for people who ...

Ambarella

Microcode summer intern engineers at Ambarella are responsible for the design, implement and test ... Develop test codes for hardware blocks. Requirements: * A Bachelor's degree in EE, computer ...

M Wave Design Corporation

Engineer intern

Simi Valley, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Job Summary / Objectives The Intern position is focused on Engineering or Physics students that can ... Perform functions within the production and engineering labs on precise hardware. * Completing ...

Astranis

Thermal Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

Thermal Engineer Intern (Fall 2026) Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and ... Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first ...

Ambarella

We are looking for a Software Engineer intern to work on the software development tools targeting ... Software/Hardware groups. * Prior working experience in related fields is a plus.

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How much do hardware engineer intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for hardware engineer intern in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Hardware Engineer Intern job?

A Hardware Engineer Intern assists in designing, testing, and developing electronic and hardware components. Interns work with senior engineers to create schematics, troubleshoot circuits, and evaluate hardware performance. They may also collaborate with software teams to ensure system compatibility. This role provides hands-on experience with tools like oscilloscopes, PCB design software, and prototype testing. It's an excellent opportunity to gain practical knowledge in embedded systems, signal processing, and hardware development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Hardware Engineer Intern position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hardware Engineer Intern, you need a solid understanding of electronics, circuit design, and computer architecture, often supported by coursework in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with hardware design tools like CAD software, PCB layout tools, and simulation software is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills for success. These qualifications and personal attributes are essential for contributing to complex engineering projects and collaborating efficiently with cross-functional teams.

What types of projects or tasks do Hardware Engineer Interns typically work on during their internship?

As a Hardware Engineer Intern, you might work on activities such as assisting with circuit design, developing and testing prototypes, conducting hardware validation, or troubleshooting hardware issues. Interns often help create documentation, run simulations, and support senior engineers with component selection and testing in the lab. You’ll likely collaborate with both hardware and software teams, gaining a broad understanding of the product development lifecycle. This experience provides valuable hands-on learning and insight into how various engineering disciplines work together to bring new technology to market.

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Intern - Hardware Engineer (Fall 2026)

Intern - Hardware Engineer (Fall 2026)

Persistent Systems

Manhattan, NY

$25 - $30/hr

Internship

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a Hardware Engineer Intern who is interested in Hardware design to join our Engineering team for an internship for the Fall of 2026.  The Hardware Engineer Internship will focus on research and development of new products, leading improvements existing products and overall systems solutions. The Hardware Engineer Intern will help in developing Wave Relay Product solutions with our DOD customers.  The Hardware Engineer Intern will help to identify customer needs through the systems team’s face to face interaction with customers and play a critical role in developing the product solution.  The Hardware Engineer Intern will operate out of our New York City headquarters and manage projects involving a variety of functions with both on-site and remote teams. 

Position Responsibilities 

  • Managing, deriving, and capturing Product/Program requirements including mechanical and electrical interface design specifications, component requirements, and functional block diagrams
  • Supporting software and hardware testing
  • Supporting and facilitating engineering projects including new product/solution development, product changes, and customer integration
  • Supporting the change management process to ensure all required actions have been completed and that communication to key stakeholders is maintained
  • Ensuring quality documentation is updated/created as required, including technical manuals
  • Providing support and delivering solutions for rapid development projects
  • Modifying and updating requirements documents
  • Coordinating preparation of design drawings including updates
  • Supporting and facilitating project scheduling

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field and have completed at least two years of the program
  • Successfully completed at least one course in engineering design
  • Successfully completed at least one course in RF theory
  • Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior Internship experience with Product Development
  • Prior Internship experience with systems development, evaluation and requirements capture
  • Prior Internship experience with Systems engineering and networking experience
  • Knowledge of audio/video encoder/decoders and interfaces

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The pay for this role will vary from $25 to $30 an hour based on the selected individual's experience.

This posting will be accepting applications on a rolling basis.


Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

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