Hardware Engineer ; Co-op

Hardware Engineer I (Co‑op) – United States

Applications are accepted until further notice. This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Open‑minded, driven, diverse and deeply creative people at Cisco design the hardware that makes the internet work. Bring your knowledge of computers and networking and take it to a new level in any one of the following product categories including cloud, social, mobile/wireless, video, VoIP, big data, collaboration, web, Internet of Things, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, Telepresence and many more.

Your work will impact billions globally.

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 creative ideas from the drawing board to deliver powerful solutions. You’ll collaborate with multi‑functional teams to determine our infrastructural needs and product specifications.

Join our Creative Hardware Engineering team and make a tangible impact across the full product development cycle—from foundational circuit design to large system integration—seeing your contributions realized in high‑volume manufacturing.

• Shape the product lifecycle by managing multiple priorities and advancing both immediate and long‑term hardware goals.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with cross‑functional teams while collaborating on ASIC Design and Verification for reliable, high‑performance products.
• Drive innovation in System/Board Design, leveraging excellent communication skills to align and deliver robust hardware solutions.
• Apply your collaborative spirit and technical expertise to optimize Circuit Board Layout for efficiency, manufacturability, and quality.
• Champion Hardware Automation initiatives, working across business groups to streamline development and testing processes.
• Lead Validation and Test activities by fostering positive team dynamics and ensuring product excellence.
• Enhance Signal Integrity, coordinating with extended teams to achieve optimal speed and data fidelity in complex systems.
• Advance Power Design strategies, contributing to energy‑efficient and sustainable hardware solutions as a trusted team player.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of hardware engineering principles, including experience with hardware design and tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics) and simulation software.
• Familiarity with hardware testing and debugging techniques using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
• Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and technical problem‑solving abilities.
• Able to commit to a 6‑month co‑op program.
• Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship.

• Ability to lead multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work toward both short‑ and long‑term goals.
• Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships within diverse and extended teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across business groups and teams (hardware, software, manufacturing, etc.).

Internship

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development

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 to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.