Hardware and Systems Developer Intern

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Employment: Intern
Posted: 17 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Hardware and Systems Developer Intern 2027 joins the Hardware and Systems team to design, prototype, and test next-generation high-performance systems. This role involves collaborating across disciplines to model and validate hardware components including mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, and logic designs. Day-to-day responsibilities include participating in PCB layout, circuit design, firmware development, system bring-up, and conducting experiments for reliability and materials development. The position requires proficiency with CAD tools like SolidWorks and Allegro, simulation software such as CFD and FEM, and programming languages including Python, C/C++, or Bash for automation and data analysis. Candidates may work on specific projects involving fiber optics, photonics, embedded systems, or metallurgy. This role addresses the technical challenges of developing compute platforms that power advanced AI, cloud, and enterprise technologies through integrated hardware engineering.

Skills

SolidWorks Cadence Allegro Python C++ Bash MATLAB LabVIEW EDA CAD CFD FEM HFSS PCB Layout Firmware Embedded Systems Signal Integrity Power Integrity design-of-experiments (DOE

What you'll do

Design, model, and validate next-generation hardware and systems across multiple engineering disciplines.
Support mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, and logic design using CAD, EDA, and simulation tools.
Participate in PCB layout, power and signal integrity, circuit design, and system bring-up.
Conduct experiments and analyze data to support reliability, process, and materials development projects.
Develop firmware for embedded systems and perform hardware debugging.
Write scripts and automation tools using Python, C/C++, or Bash to support testing and validation.

What we're looking for

High School Diploma or GED required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Must be a B.S. or M.S. student in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering disciplines.
Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Allegro, Cadence) and/or simulation tools (CFD, FEM, HFSS).
Programming experience with Python, C/C++, or Bash for automation or data analysis.
Experience with firmware development, test automation, or embedded systems (preferred).
Hands-on experience with lab tools like LabVIEW, MATLAB, oscilloscopes, thermal chambers, or optical test equipment (preferred).
Familiarity with design-of-experiments (DOE) or project management in a research or lab environment (preferred).

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