Product Engineering Internship, Electronics Hardware Design (Fall 2026)

Cadence; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a Product Engineering Intern in Electronics Hardware Design for Fall 2026 at our Burlington office. You will contribute to developing innovative EDA software for PCB design and collaborate with teams, while engaging with AI technologies to enhance design processes.

The role focuses on digital systems, electronics, and hands-on lab work, offering exposure to real-world product development within a leading tech company.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BSEE or equivalent degree.
• Experience or coursework in designing, developing, and testing electrical systems.
• Strong focus on digital systems, signal processing, and electronics with hands-on lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of EDA software used for PCB design.
• Engage with AI technologies to support PCB design generation.
• Assist in creating Product Requirement Specifications by gathering data from experts, customers, and colleagues.
• Provide feedback to development teams on layout tool functionality and user experience.

Skills

Digital systems

Signal processing

Lab experience

Collaboration

Education

Pursuing BSEE

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Siemens Xpedition

Altium Designer

KiCad

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Description

Product Engineering Internship, Electronics Hardware Design (Fall 2026)

This Product Engineering Internship will take place at our Burlington office during the Fall Semester.

Responsibilities

• As a Product Engineering intern, you will have the chance to contribute to the development of innovative Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software used for designing advanced PCBs.
• Engage with emerging Agentic AI technologies to support and manage PCB design generation.
• Help create Product Requirement Specifications by gathering and analyzing data from technical experts, customers, and colleagues.
• Provide development teams with feedback on layout tool functionality, user experience, and overall use models.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a BSEE or an equivalent degree.
• Experience or coursework in designing, developing, and testing electrical systems.
• Strong focus on digital systems, signal processing, and electronics, with considerable hands-on lab experience.
• Familiarity with electrical and hardware design tools such as Cadence Allegro, Siemens Xpedition, Altium Designer, KiCad.
• Interest in or experience with machine learning and emerging AI methodologies is a plus.
• Must be available to work onsite in Burlington office 40 hours a week. This role is not remote.
• Applicants should be attending local schools to Burlington office.

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