About the role#
We are looking for a Hardware Development Engineering Intern to join our team in Lenexa. You will work with experienced engineers on avionics and radio test equipment. This internship provides hands-on experience across the hardware design cycle, including component selection, schematic capture, board bring-up, and testing.
What you'll do#
- Support the design and development of digital hardware systems, including embedded processors, FPGAs, power supplies, and ADCs.
- Learn about designs using high-speed interfaces like DDR3/4, PCIe, USB, and SerDes.
- Assist with schematic capture and PCB design using ECAD tools.
- Use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers to test and debug circuits.
- Design test boards and fixtures for board bring-up and PCBA testing.
- Research components and select parts that meet design requirements.
- Test circuits and document the results.
- Investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and suggest corrective actions.
- Contribute to design documentation, such as schematics and troubleshooting guides.
- Attend design reviews to share observations and ideas.
- Work with a mentor to set goals and complete a project.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Junior, senior, or graduate students are preferred.
- Foundational knowledge of digital and analog circuit design.
- Basic experience with lab equipment like multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status to meet ITAR regulations.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- Preferred: Experience with ECAD tools like Altium, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics.
- Preferred: Coursework or projects involving FPGAs, microcontrollers, or embedded systems.
- Preferred: Familiarity with high-speed interfaces or power supply design.
- Preferred: Prior lab, co-op, or hands-on project experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Lenexa, Kansas.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About VIAVI Solutions
VIAVI Solutions provides hardware and software platforms for physical, virtual, and hybrid networks. The company also produces anti-counterfeiting solutions for currency authentication. It serves mobile operators, governmental entities, and enterprise network providers. Based in Chandler, Arizona, the company employs over 5,000 people.
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