Hardware Engineering Intern

Role Overview

We are looking for a Hardware Engineering Intern who can contribute to electronics hardware design from concept to bring-up. This role is suited for someone hands-on, detail-oriented, and motivated to build real-world products with meaningful impact.

Duration - 4 months

Work Type - Hybrid (Remote + Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end electronics hardware design using KiCad
  • Schematic design
  • Symbol and footprint creation
  • PCB layout, component placement, and high-speed routing
  • Multi-layer board design and stack-up planning
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) checks
• Support manual hardware assembly
  • Soldering (through-hole and SMD)
  • Hot air rework
  • Oven-based PCB assembly
• Board bring-up and debugging
  • Identify and resolve hardware issues
  • Use test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
  • Support embedded system setup
  • Compile Linux kernels
  • Flash OS images onto hardware platforms
• Work with microcontroller-based systems
  • Exposure to platforms such as ESP, STM, or Raspberry Pi
  • Basic hardware integration and debugging

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with KiCad for PCB design
• Solid understanding of PCB design fundamentals and high-speed considerations
• Basic experience in soldering and hardware assembly
• Familiarity with embedded systems and Linux environments
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools and techniques
• Exposure to microcontrollers such as ESP32, STM32, or Raspberry Pi

Good to Have

• Experience with multi-layer PCB design
• Basic understanding of signal integrity, electromagnetic interference, impedance planning, and power delivery network design
• Prior experience in product development or prototyping

What We’re Looking For

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and work across hardware and software domains
• Attention to detail and ownership of work
• Interest in building meaningful products for education

Why Join Us

• Work on a purpose-driven product that impacts how children learn
• Opportunity to build hardware from the ground up
• Small, focused team with high ownership and learning
• Exposure to full-stack product development across hardware and software

Hiring Process

• Resume screening
• Take-home assignment
• Assignment discussion

About Oleka Labs

Oleka Labs is building a learning-first digital ecosystem by rethinking hardware, software, and content from the ground up. Our flagship product, the Daptar Tablet PC, helps children develop digital literacy and real-world skills in a calm, safe, and intentional environment, free from the distractions and downsides of today’s digital devices.

Learn more: https://daptar.olekalabs.com