Hardware Development Intern
Nokia
Other Engineering
United States
Posted on Dec 11, 2025
Position: Hardware Development Intern
Number of Position(s): 3
Duration: 10 weeks
Date: June - August 2025
Location: Sunnyvale, CA - onsite
EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Currently a candidate for a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field at an accredited school in the US.
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Some of our benefits for students in the US:
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
- Professional development events and networking opportunities
- Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
- Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
- A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond
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The Hardware Development Intern will assist in integrated circuit (IC) verification and testing, contributing to design verification, test development, and physical testing of ICs. This role offers hands-on experience in hardware engineering and exposure to advanced verification methodologies.
- Experience with Perl scripting and C++ programming.
- Familiarity with design verification concepts and IC testing.
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work independently.
- Perform engineering and development tasks related to IC verification and testing.
- Develop and execute design verification tests and physical IC testing procedures.
- Create scripts and/or C++ programs to support verification and automation.
- Contribute to the development of tools for testing and validation processes.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the quality and reliability of IC designs..