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
As a Hardware Systems Test Engineer, you’ll take a hands-on role working with Evaluation Kits and new hardware platforms to support the development of next-generation systems. In this position, you’ll design and implement new test procedures, execute detailed test plans, and develop automated control scripts in Python to drive efficiency and accuracy in testing. You’ll also evaluate results, analyze performance data, and present your findings and insights to cross-functional partners, helping shape and refine the hardware systems that power innovative products.
2026 Internship Program Dates: May/June-August/September 2026. Final dates based on student schedule.
What You Might Do
- Learn to use and program state of the art lab equipment, and establish procedures for taking repeatable and reliable measurements.
- Automate tests where applicable using python and other libraries
- Use visualization libraries to gaininsights on test results, share data and generate reports for engineering and leadership audiences.
Essential Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field.
- Experience with analog electronics, digital electronics, and/or embedded systems
- Experience working with lab equipment for hands-on prototyping, design, debug, and/or power analysis
- Experience in at least one of the following domains: audio, digital busses, sensors.
- Ability to use python to process and visualize time-series data
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong written / visual communication ability to represent complex information
- Experience with test equipment & best practices
- Experience developing automated test scripts and tools (Python, Labview, etc)
- 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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HP IQ (formerly Humane) is HP’s new AI innovation lab focused on building an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s products and services for the future of work.
