Product Engineering Internship, Electronics Hardware Design (Fall 2026)

Cadence Design Systems; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in Burlington, MA, is seeking a Product Engineering Internship for Fall 2026 to work onsite in our electronics hardware design team. You will contribute to developing EDA software for PCB design and collaborate with engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware experience, digital systems, and exposure to AI methods; applicants should be pursuing a BSEE or equivalent and be available full-time.

Qualifications

• 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 hands-on lab experience.
• Familiarity with electrical and hardware design tools such as Cadence Allegro, Siemens Xpedition, Altium Designer, KiCad.

Responsibilities

• As a Product Engineering intern, you will contribute to the development of innovative EDA software used for PCB design.
• 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.

Skills

PCB design

Digital systems

Lab work

Machine learning

Education

BSEE

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Siemens Xpedition

Altium Designer

KiCad

Job description

Job Description Product Engineering Internship, Electronics Hardware Design (Fall 2026)

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

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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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.