Digital Hardware Engineering Intern

Viavi Solutions•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

VIAVI Solutions is seeking a Hardware Development Engineering Intern to join its team in Lenexa. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers on next-generation avionics test equipment and radio test equipment, gaining hands-on experience across the hardware design cycle—from component selection and schematic capture to board bring-up, testing, and documentation. The internship includes mentorship from senior hardware engineers, experience with products used in avionics and radio testing, and exposure to the complete product development lifecycle.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a BSEE, computer engineering, or related degree; junior, senior, or graduate students are preferred.
Foundational knowledge of digital and analog circuit design.
Basic experience with lab equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, from coursework, labs, or personal projects.
Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
Must have U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status (U.S. Person status per ITAR regulations).

Nice To Haves

Exposure to ECAD or EDA tools such as Altium, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics.
Coursework or project experience with FPGAs, microcontrollers, or embedded systems.
Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, USB) or power supply design.
Interest in avionics, communications, or test equipment design.
Prior lab, co-op, or hands-on project experience.

Responsibilities

Support the design and development of digital hardware systems, including embedded processors, CPLDs, FPGAs, audio, switching power supplies, ADCs, DACs, and peripheral products.
Learn about designs using high-speed interfaces such as DDR3/4, PCIe, USB, and SerDes.
Assist with schematic capture and PCB design using ECAD tools such as Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or Altium.
Use general test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers, to test and debug circuits.
Help design test boards and fixtures for board bring-up and PCBA testing.
Research components and help select parts that meet design requirements.
Test designed circuits and document the results.
Help investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and suggest corrective actions.
Contribute to design documentation, including schematics, theory of operation, and troubleshooting guides.
Attend design reviews and share observations and ideas for improvement.
Work with a mentor to set goals and complete a project within the internship timeline.