CST Application Engineer Intern - Physical Systems
About The Position
This is a summer 2027 internship opportunity with the Cadence Design Systems Physical System Design and Analysis (PSDA) Team. Interns will work with industry-leading computer aided engineering (CAE) tools and collaborate with technical experts in a dynamic, innovative environment focused on simulation and analysis of complex physical systems. The program provides hands-on training in applications supporting engineering analysis, system design and tools; digital/analog IC design and tools; advanced verification; hardware emulation; and the application of artificial intelligence across these disciplines. Interns will also learn from technical experts and application engineers who provide design services, technical sales support, and customer support to Cadence’s most advanced customers. Cadence is a global leader in electronic and systems design, building on more than 35 years of computational software expertise. Through its Intelligent System Design strategy, Cadence delivers software, hardware, and intellectual property that transform silicon, systems and electronic design concepts into reality. Cadence serves many of the world’s most innovative companies, enabling extraordinary electronic products—from chips and boards to complete systems—for dynamic markets including consumer electronics, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and healthcare.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an engineering program.
- Rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, aerospace electrical, computer), or another STEM discipline at an accredited university.
- For exceptional candidates, master’s degree students will also be considered.
- Candidates must be able to manage multiple complex assignments.
- Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, assessment, and analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with computer aided engineering (CAE), electronic design automation (EDA), foundational systems design or simulation experience, or AI use cases is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in a three-month, cohort-based program.
- Gain hands-on training in applications supporting engineering analysis, system design and tools; digital/analog IC design and tools; advanced verification; hardware emulation; and the application of artificial intelligence across these disciplines.
- Learn from technical experts and application engineers who provide design services, technical sales support, and customer support to Cadence’s most advanced customers.
- Gain experience in fundamentals of computer-aided engineering, physics-based simulation, and engineering analysis.
- Gain hands-on use of Cadence CAE tools and workflows for physical system design and analysis.
- Learn coding and scripting using languages such as Python to automate simulation, data processing, and reporting tasks.
- Gain experience in professional services, including project delivery, simulation best practices, and creation of customer-ready engineering outputs.
- Gain practical applications of artificial intelligence in engineering analysis, workflow automation, knowledge management, and customer service.
Benefits
- paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
