About the role#
As a HW/FPGA Engineer Co-op, you will join a product development team to help bring new technology to market. This role offers the chance to gain practical experience in hardware engineering while working alongside experienced engineers on communications test and measurement solutions.
What you'll do#
- Assist with various stages of the design process, including circuit design and testing.
- Troubleshoot hardware issues as they arise.
- Write HDL code and develop test-benches.
- Collaborate with other engineers to produce reliable products.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least one year of undergraduate education in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
- A solid grasp of fundamental electrical engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Familiarity with common lab equipment like oscilloscopes and meters.
- Experience with FPGA or CPLD programmable logic using HDL coding, such as Verilog or VHDL, is preferred.
- Familiarity with schematic, PCB layout, and simulation tools like Spice is preferred.
- Knowledge of data communications and telecommunications protocols is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Germantown, Maryland.
- Modality: This is an on-site position.
- Status: Full-time co-op with rolling terms.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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