Summer 2026 Intern - Advanced System Development Engineering - Hardware/Software
About The Position
Western Digital is seeking a highly qualified Engineering Intern to join our Advanced System Development team. This internship provides a professional opportunity to engage in the critical fields of engineering, design, development, and manufacturing for advanced system integration. The selected candidate will contribute to significant projects and gain valuable industry experience. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Dive into building new generation of heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology. Unleash your creativity and technical skills on new designs. Collaborate with our top-notch engineering team for new technology development - be part of solving complex puzzles! Develop and manage a sophisticated database for collecting and communicating engineering data your work will be crucial for our decision-making process. Become an integral part of a team that values communication, innovation, and teamwork. Engage in a learning experience that spans various facets of engineering, chemistry, and physics in the context of data storage technology. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting and contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge technology in the field of system development engineering.
Requirements
- Current BS or MS Student in an Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027
- A tech enthusiast with a burning passion for innovation and problem-solving.
- Excellent communicator, ready to collaborate with a diverse team.
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to real-world projects in a meaningful way.
- Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in MATLAB, Python, SQL, Excel, and or other data analysis tools
- Located within driving distance of our Irvine office.
- Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case to employ you.
Responsibilities
- Dive into building new generation of heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology.
- Unleash your creativity and technical skills on new designs.
- Collaborate with our top-notch engineering team for new technology development - be part of solving complex puzzles!
- Develop and manage a sophisticated database for collecting and communicating engineering data your work will be crucial for our decision-making process.
- Become an integral part of a team that values communication, innovation, and teamwork.
- Engage in a learning experience that spans various facets of engineering, chemistry, and physics in the context of data storage technology.
Benefits
- paid vacation time
- paid sick leave
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- life, accident and disability insurance
- tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
- employee assistance program
- other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
- tuition reimbursement
- transit
- the Applause Program
- employee stock purchase plan
- the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
