Hardware Design Graduate

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Love hardware? Curious how the technology you study powers real‑world networks? Ready to turn your ideas, projects, and lab work into products used around the world?

At Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), we don’t just build technology—we help you build your future. Join a global technology leader where learning, innovation, and collaboration come together to create real‑world impact.

At HPE, your early career matters. From day one, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real products, and gain hands‑on exposure to industry‑leading technology. We value curiosity, fresh thinking, and a passion for learning—and we back that up with mentorship, training, and meaningful engineering challenges.

This is more than your first job. It’s where your engineering journey begins.

Why Start Your Career with HPE Networking?

HPE Networking is one of our fastest‑growing businesses, building open, standards‑based networking solutions used by organizations of all sizes—from startups to the world’s largest enterprises. Our technologies power Branch, Campus, and Data Center networks across the globe.

As a graduate engineer, you won’t just observe—you’ll design, test, and learn by doing. You’ll work on real hardware, collaborate with global teams, and see your contributions move from the lab into large‑scale deployment.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, motivated graduates to join our high‑speed digital circuit design team, helping develop next‑generation networking platforms. If you enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies, and working on things that truly matter, this role is for you.

Join HPE Networking—and help design how the world stays connected.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

As an R&D Hardware Design Engineer, you’ll be part of a supportive and highly skilled engineering team, gaining hands‑on experience while building high‑performance networking products.

You will:

• Learn and contribute to hardware design activities, including component selection, schematic design, board bring‑up, debugging, and validation.
• Work with high‑speed digital designs and modern hardware technologies used in real products.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional and global teams to help bring products from concept to production.
• Participate in feasibility studies, design margin analysis, and validation activities.
• Support lab measurements, testing, and root‑cause analysis to meet performance and quality goals.
• You’ll be guided by experienced engineers while building the skills and confidence to grow your career.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Hands‑on experience with industry‑leading networking technology

• Strong mentorship and learning culture for early‑career engineers

• Real engineering work with visible impact

• Opportunities to grow technically and professionally

• See your designs move from university concepts to real‑world deployment
  

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline (recent graduate or final‑year student).

• Strong foundation in digital and analog circuit design from coursework, labs, or projects.

• Curious, analytical mindset with a passion for solving engineering problems.

• Interest in high‑speed design, signal integrity, and power distribution concepts.

• Exposure to hardware measurement, testing, or characterization through academic labs or projects.

• Familiarity with Cadence CAD tools (e.g., OrCAD, Allegro) from coursework or internships.

• Basic programming or scripting experience in Python, MATLAB, or Perl is a plus.

Additional Preferred Abilities

• Enjoys working in teams and is comfortable learning independently when needed.

• Proactive, self‑motivated, and eager to take on new technical challenges.

• Good communication skills with the ability to understand and explain technical concepts, schematics, and documentation.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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