PhD Hardware Engineer Intern – Server Subsystem

Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in San Jose invites you to join the Common Hardware Group as an intern focused on server sub-system design and validation.

You will help ensure the design meets functional specs and work under guidance while contributing to real projects that touch silicon, optics, and hardware platforms. This internship emphasizes hands-on testing, cross-functional collaboration, and technical documentation.

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.

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 test scripts

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

PhD program in hardware engineering

Degree in Hardware Eng or related field

Tools

Cadence Concept

Allegro

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in San Jose invites you to join the Common Hardware Group as an intern focused on server sub-system design and validation.

You will help ensure the design meets functional specs and work under guidance while contributing to real projects that touch silicon, optics, and hardware platforms. This internship emphasizes hands-on testing, cross-functional collaboration, and technical documentation.