R&D Hardware Design Engineer

Are you passionate about cutting‑edge hardware design? Do you want your work to power the networks that connect the world?

At Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), we don’t just build technology—we build what’s next. Join a global technology leader where innovation, collaboration, and growth come together to create real‑world impact.

At HPE, your career is more than a job. You’ll be part of a culture that values curiosity, technical excellence, and continuous learning. We invest in our people, challenge them with meaningful work, and support their growth every step of the way. Here, brilliant minds come together to spark technological breakthroughs that transform how businesses and communities operate worldwide.

Why HPE Networking?

HPE Networking is one of our fastest‑growing businesses, delivering open, standards‑based networking solutions used by organizations of every size—from small businesses to the world’s largest enterprises. Our technologies power Branch, Campus, and Data Center environments across the globe. As part of this team, you’ll work with leading‑edge hardware, solve complex engineering challenges, and see your designs deployed at massive scale.

We’re looking for a driven and innovative R&D Hardware Design Engineer to join our high‑speed digital circuit design team, developing next‑generation networking platforms. If you thrive on technical challenges and want to work on products that truly matter, this role is for you.

Join HPE Networking—and help design the future of connectivity.

• Design and develop advanced hardware platforms, from component selection and schematic design through board bring‑up, debugging, and validation.
• Work hands‑on with complex, high‑speed digital designs that push performance and reliability boundaries.
• Collaborate with global, cross‑functional teams to integrate hardware deliverables and drive products from concept into production.
• Perform feasibility studies, design margin analysis, and validation planning to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.
• Execute empirical testing and root‑cause analysis on new and evolving hardware to meet stringent quality and performance goals.

• Work on industry‑leading networking technology used worldwide
• Solve challenging, real‑world engineering problems
• Collaborate with top‑tier engineers across global teams
• Grow your career with strong investment in learning and development
• See your designs move from lab to large‑scale deployment

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• 4 to 6 years of hands‑on experience in systems and hardware design, including integrated circuits and complex electronic systems such as servers, mobile devices, or similar platforms.
• Strong technical foundation in both digital and analog circuit design.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system‑level issues.
• Solid knowledge of, and strong interest in, high‑speed design concepts, including signal integrity challenges and power distribution techniques.
• Practical experience in measuring, testing, and characterizing high‑speed digital signals.
• Proven board‑level design experience using Cadence CAD tools such as OrCAD and Allegro.
• Proficient in programming and scripting languages including Python, Perl, and MATLAB.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross functional technical teams, as well as work independently and make sound technical decisions when required; adaptable and willing to take on a wide range of technical projects.
• Self motivated with a proven ability to build productive working relationships across engineering, operations, and stakeholder teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, interpret, and clearly explain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

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