HW/FPGA Engineer Co-op - HDL, Lab & Testing

VIAVI Solutions; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

health

life and disability insurance

401(k)

bonus program

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions is seeking a HW/FPGA Engineer Co-op in Germantown, MD to support the design, testing and debugging of next‑generation communications test equipment. You will assist with circuit design, HDL coding and test benches, collaborating with a team to deliver market-leading solutions.

The role emphasizes practical hands-on work with lab equipment, Verilog/VHDL coding, and a strong foundation in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least one year of undergraduate education toward a degree in CPE, EE, or CS.
• Knowledge of fundamental electrical engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Familiarity with FPGA or CPLD programmable logic using HDL coding (Verilog or VHDL) preferred.
• Familiarity with the use of common lab equipment (oscilloscopes, meters)
• Familiarity with schematic, PCB layout, and simulation tools (e.g. SPICE) preferred.
• Knowledge of data communications and telecommunications protocols and concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various stages of the design process such as circuit design and testing.
• Troubleshooting, writing HDL code and test benches.
• Work closely with other engineers to produce a robust and reliable product.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Lab equipment familiarity

HDL coding concepts

Verilog or VHDL familiarity

Education

Undergraduate education toward a degree in CPE/EE/CS

Tools

Verilog HDL

VHDL HDL

FPGA/CPLD

Oscilloscopes

PCB layout

SPICE

Job description

VIAVI Solutions is seeking a HW/FPGA Engineer Co-op in Germantown, MD to support the design, testing and debugging of next‑generation communications test equipment. You will assist with circuit design, HDL coding and test benches, collaborating with a team to deliver market-leading solutions.

The role emphasizes practical hands-on work with lab equipment, Verilog/VHDL coding, and a strong foundation in electrical engineering.