Hardware Engineer I – Intern

Jobtailor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco’s hardware group in San Jose, CA is offering an internship focused on server sub-system design and validation. You will contribute to meeting functional specifications while working with cross-functional teams to deliver quality products on time.

Eligible students must be enrolled in an undergraduate program (Associate's or Bachelor's) in hardware engineering and plan to continue after the internship. Familiarity with Python scripting and hardware validation tools is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or associate/bachelor's program in hardware engineering.
• Expected to continue enrollment after internship.
• Experience creating test scripts in Python.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Preferred: hardware validation with oscilloscopes and analyzers.
• Preferred: Cadence Concept and Allegro familiarity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and validation of a server sub-system.
• Ensure designs meet functional specifications.
• Work independently on assigned tasks.
• Participate as a team member to deliver quality products on time.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and teams.
• Participate in creating functional specifications and technical documentation.
• Contribute to Cisco's Common Hardware Group, which develops hardware platforms for switching, routing, wireless, and AI-era infrastructure products.

Skills

Hardware Design

Test Script Creation in Python

Hardware Validation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Documentation

Education

Undergraduate degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) in Hardware Engineering or related field

Tools

Cadence Concept

Allegro

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

• Assist with the design and validation of a server sub-system
• Ensure designs meet functional specifications
• Work independently on assigned tasks
• Participate as a team member to deliver quality products on time
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and teams
• Participate in creating functional specifications and technical documentation
• Contribute to Cisco's Common Hardware Group, which develops hardware platforms for switching, routing, wireless, and AI-era infrastructure products

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's)
• Qualifying education should be in Hardware Engineering or a related field
• Expected to continue enrollment in the degree program following completion of the internship
• Experience creating test scripts in Python
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Preferred: Experience in hardware validation using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Preferred: Familiarity with Cadence Concept and Allegro
• Preferred: Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates capabilities in hardware design and validation, with proficiency in creating test scripts using Python and collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams. Familiarity with hardware validation tools and technical documentation is essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Hardware Design
• Test Script Creation in Python
• Hardware Validation
• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams
• Technical Documentation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Hardware Engineering
• Test Script Creation
• Python Programming
• Hardware Validation
• Functional Specification Creation

Soft Skills

• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Excellent Written Communication

Industry Keywords

• Server Sub-System Design
• Cisco Common Hardware Group
• Switching
• Routing
• Wireless Infrastructure

Tools & Technologies

• Oscilloscope
• Logic Analyzer
• Spectrum Analyzer
• Cadence Concept
• Allegro