Hardware Engineering Intern, PhD, Summer 2025

Google is seeking a Hardware Engineering Intern for their Consumer Hardware division to join their innovative team for Summer 2025. This PhD internship position offers an exciting opportunity to work on core Consumer Hardware products, where you'll collaborate with experienced engineers to design, develop, and deploy next-generation hardware solutions.

As an intern, you'll be directly involved in improving hardware to meet Google's rigorous standards of quality and reliability. Your work will have the potential to impact billions of Google users worldwide. The role requires expertise in areas such as Hardware System Integration, Signal and Power Integrity, System Validation, or Wireless Communications.

Google, fundamentally an engineering company, offers an environment where you'll work alongside talented professionals who are revolutionizing technology across multiple domains. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, you'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of technological achievement.

The position offers competitive compensation, with a base salary range of $103,000-$128,000, varying based on location and experience. The internship requires full-time commitment for 12 weeks and is specifically designed for PhD students in their penultimate academic year studying Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.

This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in consumer hardware development, offering hands-on experience with board layout, systems integration, RF, hardware test, and antenna design. You'll gain invaluable experience working at one of the world's leading technology companies while contributing to products that impact users globally.

The internship program requires physical presence in the United States, with multiple location options available across major tech hubs. This structure ensures optimal collaboration and learning opportunities while working on cutting-edge hardware projects.