Avionics Hardware Design Intern

VIAVI Solutions Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by senior hardware team

Hands-on internship experience

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions Inc. in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Hardware Development Engineering Intern to join our team.

You will work with experienced engineers on next-generation avionics and radio test equipment, gaining hands-on exposure to the full hardware design cycle from component selection to board bring-up and documentation. You will assist with schematic capture, PCB design, and testing using ECAD tools and standard lab equipment, while learning about high-speed interfaces and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BSEE, computer engineering, or related degree (junior/senior/grad student preferred).
• Foundational knowledge of digital and analog circuit design.
• Basic experience with lab equipment (multimeters/oscilloscopes).
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of digital hardware systems with embedded processors, CPLDs, FPGAs, audio, switching power supplies, ADCs, DACs, and peripherals.
• Learn high-speed interfaces such as DDR3/4, PCIe, USB, and SerDes.
• Assist schematic capture and PCB design using ECAD tools.
• Test circuits with lab equipment and document results.
• Help design test boards and fixtures for board bring-up and PCBA testing.
• Research components and help select parts meeting design requirements.

Skills

Digital circuit design

Analog circuit design

Lab equipment handling

Embedded processors

Strong communication

Education

Pursuing BSEE/Computer Engineering/related degree

Tools

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

Altium

Job description

VIAVI Solutions Inc. in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Hardware Development Engineering Intern to join our team.

You will work with experienced engineers on next-generation avionics and radio test equipment, gaining hands-on exposure to the full hardware design cycle from component selection to board bring-up and documentation. You will assist with schematic capture, PCB design, and testing using ECAD tools and standard lab equipment, while learning about high-speed interfaces and design reviews.