Hardware Engineer II (Co-op) - United States

About the role

This opportunity is for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. You will work on cutting-edge hardware projects impacting billions globally.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify hardware systems using CAD tools and simulation software.
• Create and test circuit boards, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the development of new hardware technologies and products.
• Participate in the validation and testing phases of hardware projects.
• Engage in signal integrity and power design to ensure optimal performance.
• Work with automation tools to streamline hardware design processes.
• Develop and implement hardware testing strategies to identify and resolve issues.
• Write basic scripts for automation tasks related to hardware interfaces.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with 2 years of relevant experience or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program with 0 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient understanding of hardware engineering principles and experience with hardware design tools and software.
• Familiarity with hardware testing, debugging techniques, and standard lab equipment.
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge for automation, data analysis, or hardware interface tasks.
• Able to commit to a 6-month co-op program.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work collaboratively across business groups and fields.
• Exposure to hardware security concepts and design for reliability or manufacturability.
• Familiarity with high-speed signal integrity, power electronics, or embedded system design.
• Knowledge of FPGA/ASIC design flow and basic understanding of VHDL/Verilog is a plus.

Benefits

At Cisco, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Benefits vary by location and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contributions
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible vacation time off program
• Volunteer time off
• Annual bonuses for sales roles
• Performance-based incentive pay for sales roles

Pay

The full salary range for this role varies by location and is detailed in the document. For quota-based sales roles, the range includes both base pay and sales target incentive compensation.

Schedule

Employees will work a standard full-time schedule, typically 40 hours per week.