Entry Level Hardware Test Engineer

Position Overview

As a Hardware Test Engineer at IBM, you’ll get to work on the systems that are driving the future of computing. Join our team of creators – the people who help move IBM forward by using their imagination to envision solutions, curiosity to experiment with new ideas, and by putting their ever-growing skills into action so customers can make better decisions with greater speed on the most trusted platform in today’s market.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the testing of hardware components including processors, memory modules, and I/O systems
• Collaborate with firmware and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration
• Help diagnose and resolve hardware issues through testing, debugging, and failure analysis
• Support lab testing efforts, including hardware bring-up, functional verification, and environmental testing
• Demonstrate strong test and communication skills
• Contribute to technical documentation for procedures and test results

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Familiarity with Linux, including system administration and KVM
• Troubleshooting, investigation, and problem resolution
• Experience with IBM platforms such as Z or Power
• Experience building and deploying containerized applications
• Interest and experience in automation and AI