Digital Hardware Engineering Intern

Quick Facts

• Role: Digital Hardware Engineering Intern

• Focus: Next-generation avionics and radio test equipment hardware development

Description

Work alongside experienced engineers to develop digital hardware systems through the full design cycle—from component selection and schematic capture to board bring-up, testing, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of digital hardware systems including embedded processors, CPLDs, FPGAs, audio, switching power supplies, ADCs, DACs, and peripherals

• Learn high-speed interface designs such as DDR3/4, PCIe, USB, and SerDes

• Assist with schematic capture and PCB design using ECAD tools (Cadence, Mentor Graphics, Altium)

• Use lab 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 and select components that meet design requirements

• Test circuits and document results

• Investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and suggest corrective actions

• Contribute to design documentation (schematics, theory of operation, troubleshooting guides)

• Attend design reviews and share observations for improvements

• Set goals with your mentor and complete an internship project

Requirements

• 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 using lab equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes

• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn

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

Benefits

• Mentorship from senior hardware engineers

• Real-world experience on avionics and radio testing products

• Exposure to the complete product development lifecycle