PhD Hardware Engineer Intern — AI Subsystem Design

Cisco Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking a PhD student for an internship in the Hardware Group in San Jose, CA. You will assist with a server sub-system design and validation, ensuring designs meet specs while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a PhD program with hardware engineering focus, and have experience in Python scripting and lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic/spectrum analyzers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program.
• Qualifying education should be in Hardware Engineering or a related field.
• Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
• Experience creating test scripts in Python.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in hardware validation using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Cadence Concept and Allegro.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and validation of a server sub-system.
• Ensure design meets functional specs.
• Work independently on assigned tasks.
• Participate as a valuable team member to deliver quality products on time.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and teams.
• Participate in creating functional specifications and technical documentation.

Skills

Python scripting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD program

Hardware Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Cadence Concept

Allegro

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking a PhD student for an internship in the Hardware Group in San Jose, CA. You will assist with a server sub-system design and validation, ensuring designs meet specs while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a PhD program with hardware engineering focus, and have experience in Python scripting and lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic/spectrum analyzers.