Digital Hardware Engineering Intern

Location: Lenexa, KS, USA

Summary

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Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Hardware Development Engineering Intern to join our team in Lenexa. You will work alongside experienced engineers on next-generation avionics test equipment and radio test equipment. You will get hands-on experience with the full hardware design cycle, from component selection and schematic capture to board bring-up, testing, and documentation.

What you'll do

Support the design and development of digital hardware systems that include embedded processors, CPLDs, FPGAs, audio, switching power supplies, ADCs, DACs, and peripheral products

Learn about designs that use 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 (multimeters, oscilloscopes, 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 your mentor to set goals and complete a project within the internship timeline

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

Required

Currently pursuing a BSEE, computer engineering, or related degree (junior, senior, or graduate student 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

US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status (U.S. Person status per ITAR regulations)

Preferred

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

What you'll gain

Mentorship from senior hardware engineers

Real-world experience on products used in avionics and radio testing

Exposure to the complete product development lifecycle

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.