Hardware Developer Intern 2027 -Tucson, AZ

IBM develops hardware, firmware, semiconductors, and infrastructure technologies supporting the quantum revolution and AI era. The Hardware Developer Intern will contribute to the development, testing, analysis, and customer support of hardware products, including microprocessors, systems, and related components.

What you'll do:

• Logic (RTL) design and verification, physical design, and analog/IO design
• Electronic design automation
• Signal integrity, power integrity, and analysis
• Microelectronics packaging
• Materials analysis and characterization
• Mechanical design, modeling and technology integration
• Circuit design / electrical design
• Printed circuit board physical design and layout
• Thermal design and testing
• Voltage regulation and power delivery
• Performance modeling
• Processor and system test and validation

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Optics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related majors
• Prior (project or internship) experience in computer hardware or testing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for technology and engineering
• Growth minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome focused
• Proficiency in one or more of the following technology areas:
• Microprocessor/ASIC Design Skills: VHDL, Verilog, RTL, SPICE, TCL, UVM, verification, and testing
• Computer Architecture coursework: VLSI Design, Microprocessors, Computer Architecture and Organization, Signal Integrity (Electromagnetics, RF, etc)
• Programming Skills: C/C++ or another object-oriented language, Git, Linux, GDB or another debugger, Agile practices
• Scripting Skills: Python, APDL, TCL, Bash, Perl, or Java Proficiency in CAD tools and 3D modeling
• Familiarity with various hardware architectures: VLSI, FPGA, MIPS, RISC-V, Arm, x86, Arduino, Quantum systems
• Candidates with at least three months of computer or electrical engineering experience of designing or manufacturing hardware products are preferred

Benefits:

• Hybrid internship