Hardware Engineer I (Full Time) - United States SCO/S&L ETR
CiscoAbout the role
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
Collaborate with peers on projects that have a real-world impact. From our processes to manufacturing, you'll deliver a standout customer experience of Cisco products and services. Take your innovative ideas from the drawing board to deliver powerful solutions. You'll collaborate with multi-functional teams to determine our infrastructural needs and product specifications.
Your Impact
You will change the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see your contribution all the way through to high volume manufacturing. Creative Hardware Engineering positions available in:
ASIC Design and Verification
System/Board Design
Circuit Board Layout
Hardware Automation, Validation and Test
Signal Integrity
Power Design
Minimum Qualifications
Completion within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, of a Bachelor’s degree program. Relevant fields include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related program, or holders of equivalent academic certifications.
Familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog, VHDL) and/or PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics).
Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers.
Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for automating test or data analysis tasks.
Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with hardware prototyping (e.g., breadboards, FPGAs, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms).
Familiarity with signal and power integrity concepts and tools.
Exposure to hardware validation and debugging in a team or project setting.
Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, HyperLynx, HFSS) for circuit analysis or electromagnetic modeling.
Experience working in multi-functional teams (e.g., collaborating with software, manufacturing, or mechanical engineers).
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities t
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