Hardware Engineer II - Co-op

Cisco

Hardware Engineer II (Co-op) impacting product development at Cisco. Collaborating on circuit design and hardware engineering in various product categories.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $44,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in hardware engineering principles, including circuit design and validation, while utilizing design tools and software for effective product development. Capable of applying programming skills for automation and data analysis in hardware projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hardware Engineering PrinciplesCircuit DesignPCB DesignPython ProgrammingHardware Testing

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Hard Skills

Circuit DesignDigital Circuit DesignAnalog Circuit DesignHardware Design ToolsPCB DesignSimulation SoftwareDebugging TechniquesData AnalysisAutomationSignal Integrity

Tools & Technologies

CAD ToolsOscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersMultimeters

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringHardware AutomationValidation and TestHigh Volume Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Impact the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design.
See your contribution all the way through to high volume manufacturing.
Creative Hardware Engineering positions are available in: ASIC Design and Verification, System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity, Power Design.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Proficient understanding of hardware engineering principles and experience with hardware design tools and software (e.g., CAD tools, simulation software, PCB design, etc.).
Familiarity with hardware testing, debugging techniques, and standard lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters).
Basic programming or scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for automation, data analysis, or hardware interface tasks.
Understanding of digital and analog circuit design concepts.
Able to commit to a 6-month co-op program.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
flexible vacation time off for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
additional paid time away for critical issues
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer