Hardware Engineer I (Intern), United States
Cisco
Austin, TX0–42 yrs4d agovia LinkedIn
Hardware Engineer I (Intern)
About the Role
- Design hardware that makes the internet work.
- Contribute to product categories including: cloud, social, mobile/wireless, video, VoIP, big data, collaboration, web, Internet of Things, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, Telepresence.
- Affect product development from circuit design to large system design, through to high volume manufacturing.
- Collaborate on projects with real-world impact, from processes to manufacturing.
- Deliver innovative solutions, taking ideas from the drawing board to production.
- Work with multi-functional teams to determine infrastructural needs and product specifications.
Creative Hardware Engineering Positions Available
- ASIC Design and Verification
- System/Board Design
- Circuit Board Layout
- Hardware Automation, Validation and Test
- Signal Integrity
- Power Design
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's); or an educational or workforce development program (e.g., Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification).
- Qualifying education and work experience in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Expected to continue enrollment in a degree or qualifying educational or workforce development program following the internship.
- Foundational understanding of hardware engineering principles.
- Experience with hardware design and tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics) and simulation software.
- Familiarity with hardware testing and debugging techniques using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to lead multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work toward both short- and long-term goals.
- Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships within diverse and extended teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across business groups and teams (hardware, software, manufacturing, etc.).
- Exposure to scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for test automation or data analysis.
- Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving abilities.