Who We Are

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates.

We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless.

We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset.

By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work.

Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work.

About The Role

HP IQ's Wireless Team works cross-functionally with system integration, hardware, software, product design, program management, and operations to deliver a successful product to market. As an RF Hardware Engineering Intern on the team, you will contribute to a best-in-class wireless device by focusing on electromagnetic design to mitigate radio interference. You will also learn about and develop RF algorithms to improve system performance, including battery life and link quality. You will support the product development lifecycle from concept to production.

2026 Internship Program Dates: May/June-August/September 2026. Final dates based on student schedule.

What You Might Do

Design and architect RF subsystems including desense, coexistence and OTA performance
Plan validation of your designs: lead functional verification and system coexistence testing using automated scripts, simulate using EM tools, and debug hands-on with lab equipment
Define and validate RF system level link budget, considering antenna design and coexistence
Bring your design to mass production by setting factory test requirements, developing factory test fixtures and platforms, and assisting in system bring-up

Essential Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer and Electrical Engineering
Strong EE, RF and Antenna fundamentals
RF, electromagnetics and antenna coursework
Experience working with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers and VNAs for validation, hands-on prototyping and design
Experience with scripting (Python, C++ etc)

Preferred Skills

Hands-on research experience in EE/RF lab
Experience shipping high volume consumer electronics products
A desire to work in a collaborative environment where honesty and accountability are paramount
Ability to drive tasks independently and escalate and communicate issues and needs clearly

Salary Range: $45-$48/per hour

Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills.

At HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

Why HP IQ?

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab, building the intelligence to empower humanity—reimagining how we work, create, and connect to shape the future of work.

Innovative Work
Help shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation.
Autonomy and Agility Work with the speed and focus of a startup, backed by HP’s scale.
Meaningful Impact Build AI-powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive.
Flexible Work Environment Freedom and flexibility to do your best work.
Forward-Thinking Culture
We learn fast, stay future-focused, and imagine what comes next—together.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

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Hardware Engineering - Radio Frequency Intern

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