Hardware Development Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

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At Amazon our tech isnt just a tool its your playground. Our engineers work on scalable systems cloud services and customer-facing products that operate at global scale. This is an environment where you learn by building. Whether youre creating cloud-native solutions optimizing machine learning models or building products that drive experiences for millions of customers around the globe your work reaches the world fast. Youll take ownership early collaborate across teams and disciplines and grow your skills as you tackle new problems. Theres no single path forward here with a chance to explore different directions and shape your journey as you go. This is where ambition meets opportunity and where the impact of what you build helps define what comes next for customers and for you.

Whats in it for you An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. Youll build test and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus.

Amazon internships are full-time positions and interns should expect to work Monday-Friday up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day.
Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. By applying to this position your application will be considered for all Hardware Development Engineering Intern roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Greater Seattle Area (Seattle Bellevue Redmond) Greater Bay Area (San Francisco Sunnyvale Santa Clara) Greater DMV (DC MD VA) Greater Boston Area (Boston North Reading) Greater Los Angeles Area (Los Angeles Pasadena Northridge) Detroit (MI) San Diego (CA).

You will be able to provide your preference of location and start date during the application process but we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the availability and business needs of this role. Finalization on the location and start dates available will be provided to you at the time of job offer.

Start dates for our internships in this posting include the following periods:
1. Winter (Starts January/February 2027)
2. Summer (Starts May/June 2027)
3. Fall (Starts August/September 2027)

At Amazon we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The intense focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the worlds most beloved brands. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA.
You will be part of a project team you will work alongside Senior Electrical Engineers; supporting the design debug validation and optimization of the products. You will be involved in projects from concept through production gaining exposure to the complete design lifecycle. You will also support engineering builds gaining experience with high volume manufacturing.

Key job responsibilities
As a Hardware Development Engineer intern you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative consumer products. You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team and outside partners to drive key aspects of product definition execution and test. You must be responsive flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.
Perform schematic design.
Validate hardware and debug issues.
Develop automated test tools (labview HPVEE).
Travel to support engineering builds.

A day in the life
Our internship program provides hands-on learning and building experiences for students who are interested in a career in hardware addition to working on an impactful project you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development expand your network and participate in fun activities with other interns throughout the summer. No matter the location of your internship we give you the tools to own your internship and learn in a real-world setting.

- Are 18 years of age or older
- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
- Are enrolled in or have completed a academic program that is physically located in the United States
- Knowledge of analog and digital skills
- Experience in embedded systems projects
- Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware or experience in computer architecture
- Currently working towards a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering or other equivalent discipline with an expected conferral date between October 2026 December 2029.

- Experience in 3D CAD
- Experience integrating component modules (I/O Displays Batteries etc.)
- Currently working towards a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering or other equivalent discipline with an expected conferral date between October 2026 December 2029.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Required Experience:

Intern

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