Digital Hardware Engineering 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

Summary: 0 Duties & Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Hardware Development Engineering Intern to join our team in Lenexa. You will work alongside experienced engineers on next-generation avionics test equipment and radio test equipment. You will get hands-on experience with the full hardware design cycle, from component selection and schematic capture to board bring-up, testing, and documentation.

What you’ll do

• Support the design and development of digital hardware systems that include embedded processors, CPLDs, FPGAs, audio, switching power supplies, ADCs, DACs, and peripheral products
• Learn about designs that use high-speed interfaces such as DDR3/4, PCIe, USB, and SerDes
• Assist with schematic capture and PCB design using ECAD tools such as Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or Altium
• Use general test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to test and debug circuits
• Help design test boards and fixtures for board bring-up and PCBA testing
• Research components and help select parts that meet design requirements
• Test designed circuits and document the results
• Help investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and suggest corrective actions
• Contribute to design documentation, including schematics, theory of operation, and troubleshooting guides
• Attend design reviews and share observations and ideas for improvement
• Work with your mentor to set goals and complete a project within the internship timeline

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

Required:

• Currently pursuing a BSEE, computer engineering, or related degree (junior, senior, or graduate student preferred)
• Foundational knowledge of digital and analog circuit design
• Basic experience with lab equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, from coursework, labs, or personal projects
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status (U.S. Person status per ITAR regulations)

Preferred:

• Exposure to ECAD or EDA tools such as Altium, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics
• Coursework or project experience with FPGAs, microcontrollers, or embedded systems
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, USB) or power supply design
• Interest in avionics, communications, or test equipment design
• Prior lab, co-op, or hands-on project experience

What you’ll gain

• Mentorship from senior hardware engineers
• Real-world experience on products used in avionics and radio testing
• Exposure to the complete product development lifecycle

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

VIAVI empowers Service Providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and Fiber networks with intuitive instruments, systems and technologies; and our expertise in light management and optical coatings help protect the world's bank notes from counterfeiters, enhance the colors you see, and enable advanced technology such as 3D sensing. We are a team of thought leaders who have the freedom to support and innovate and look for new effective and efficient solutions for our customers.