Digital Hardware Engineer Intern

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.