Cisco
Hardware Engineer PhD (Intern) - United States
$44K–$185K
San Jose, California, US +1 · Onsite Only · Internship · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, California, US
Carlsbad, California, US - Education
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Hardware Engineering or a related field; expected to continue enrollment following the internship.
About the job
Assist with the design and validation of a server subsystem, ensuring it meets functional specifications and supporting technical documentation and cross-functional delivery.
What you'll do
- Design and validate a server subsystem against functional specifications.
- Contribute to functional specifications and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality products on time.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Hardware Engineering or a related field.
- Expected to continue degree-program enrollment after the internship.
- Experience creating test scripts in Python.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Nice to have
- Hardware validation using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers.
- Familiarity with Cadence Concept and Allegro.
Pay
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00 USD (full salary range; base salary or total pay not specified)
Tools
Python, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Cadence Concept, Allegro
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