Digital Hardware Engineering Intern

Summary

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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.