Hardware Engineer PhD (Intern) - United States
About The Position
The Hardware Engineer PhD intern will assist with the design and validation of a server subsystem, ensuring that the design meets its functional specifications. The role involves independently completing assigned tasks and contributing as a team member to deliver quality products on time. The intern will participate in cross-functional meetings and teams and help create functional specifications and technical documentation. The role is advertised as a potential opportunity and may not be open at the time of application. Cisco may contact applicants if a relevant position opens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a PhD program in Hardware Engineering or a related field and expected to continue their degree program after the internship. Cisco’s Common Hardware Group develops hardware platforms for Switching, Routing, and Wireless products, including innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Hardware Engineering or a related field.
- Expected to continue enrollment in the degree program after completing the internship.
- Experience creating test scripts in Python.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hardware validation using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
- Familiarity with design tools such as Cadence Concept and Allegro.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design and validation of a server subsystem.
- Ensure the design meets functional specifications.
- Work independently on assigned tasks.
- Contribute as a team member to deliver quality products on time.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and teams.
- Help create functional specifications and technical documentation.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- Paid birthday day off
- Paid year-end holiday shutdown
- Personal wellness days
- Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
- Paid sick time
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
- Optional paid volunteer days
- Annual bonuses for eligible non-sales employees
- Potential grants of Cisco restricted stock units
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
