The posting
At Cognyte, you’ll collaborate with expert colleagues around the globe to solve problems most people will never even know exist!
You’ll be part of building unique solutions shaped by real investigative methodologies, enabling our customers to identify, investigate, visualize and prevent criminal, terror and security threats worldwide.
These solutions are used by law enforcement, national security, and national and military intelligence agencies in almost 100 countries to turn massive, diverse data into clear, actionable intelligence for a safer world.
We are looking for a Hardware QA & Lab Operations Intern to join our team for a 5-month paid internship.
This is a hands-on role designed to provide practical exposure across different areas of our hardware operations. The intern will work alongside the team and support activities across Hardware Quality Assurance (QA), Lab Operations, and Packing/Production.
The role is ideal for someone interested in gaining practical experience in a technical hardware environment and understanding how hardware products move through testing, lab activities, quality checks, and preparation for delivery.
As a Cognyter you will:
Hardware QA & Testing
- Support hardware testing and quality assurance activities.
- Assist with basic functional and visual checks of hardware components and products.
- Follow defined testing procedures and accurately document results.
- Support the identification and reporting of hardware issues or defects.
- Prepare equipment and products for testing and validation.
Lab Operations
- Support day-to-day activities in the hardware lab.
- Assist Lab Technicians with equipment setup, organization, and handling.
- Help maintain an organized, safe, and efficient working environment.
- Support the tracking, labeling, and organization of hardware components and equipment.
- Assist with additional technical and operational tasks as required by the team.
- Support the preparation and packing of hardware products and components.
- Assist with labeling, documentation, and verification of items before packing.
- Help ensure products are prepared according to defined requirements and quality standards.
- Support inventory organization and the movement of hardware items within the work area.
Packing & Production Support
- Support the preparation and packing of hardware products and components.
- Assist with labeling, documentation, and verification of items before packing.
- Support inventory organization and the movement of hardware items within the work area.
Requirements
For that mission you’ll need:
- Student or recent graduate in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant technical field.
- Interest in hardware, electronics, testing, and technical operations.
- Hands-on attitude with the willingness to learn and contribute across different work areas.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to follow technical instructions and procedures.
- Organized, responsible, and dependable approach to work.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a practical, hands-on environment.
What You'll Gain
- During the internship, you will gain practical exposure to the end-to-end hardware operations environment, including:
- Hardware testing and quality assurance.
- Lab operations and equipment handling.
- Hardware preparation, tracking, and organization.
- Packing and production processes.
- Quality and operational procedures.
- Collaboration with experienced technical team members.
This internship offers an opportunity to develop practical technical skills while gaining experience across several areas of a hardware and production team.



