R&D Hardware Design Engineer (Graduate)

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is recruiting a graduate R&D Hardware Design Engineer for its high-speed digital circuit design team within HPE Networking, one of its fastest-growing businesses. The role is hybrid, with an average of 2 days per week spent in an HPE office. Graduates will work alongside experienced engineers on real hardware, contributing to next-generation networking platforms.

Key responsibilities

• 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 move products from concept to production.
• Take part in feasibility studies, design margin analysis and validation activities.
• Support lab measurements, testing and root-cause analysis to meet performance and quality goals.

Required profile

• 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 interest in high-speed design, signal integrity and power distribution.
• Exposure to hardware measurement, testing or characterization through academic labs or projects.
• Preferred: teamwork, independent learning, proactive attitude, and good communication of technical concepts.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Cadence CAD tools (e.g. OrCAD, Allegro) from coursework or internships.
• Basic programming or scripting in Python, MATLAB or Perl is a plus.

What we offer

• Hands-on experience with industry-leading networking technology and strong mentorship.
• Specific programmes for personal and professional development.
• A comprehensive suite of health and wellbeing benefits.