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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity
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Hardware Engineer I (Full-Time) - United States
The Hardware Engineer I (Full-Time) - United States joins the Supply Chain Operations team to support product development from initial circuit design through high volume manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with multi-functional teams to determine infrastructural needs and product specifications for various hardware components. Key responsibilities include working on ASIC design and verification, system and board design, circuit board layout, hardware automation, validation and test, signal integrity, and power design. Candidates must possess foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers while utilizing hardware description languages like Verilog and VHDL. Required tools and skills include PCB design software such as Altium, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics, along with programming languages like Python, MATLAB, and C/C++ for data analysis and test automation.
What does a Hardware Engineer earn?
Median $173125 from 34 postings across 12 companies.
Develop products from initial circuit design through to high volume manufacturing.
Determine infrastructural needs and product specifications with multi-functional teams.
Design and verify ASICs, system boards, and circuit board layouts.
Perform hardware automation, validation, and testing tasks.
Analyze signal integrity and power design requirements.
Use scripting languages like Python or MATLAB to automate test and data analysis.
Conduct circuit analysis and electromagnetic modeling using simulation tools.
What we're looking for
Meet one of the following: a Bachelor's degree with 0 years of experience, an educational/workforce program with 1 year of experience, or a high school diploma with 2 years of experience.
Qualifying education or experience must be in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related program.
Possess familiarity with hardware description languages such as Verilog or VHDL.
Possess familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics.
Have foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers.
Possess familiarity with scripting or programming languages like Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ for automation or data analysis.
Experience with hardware prototyping using platforms like FPGAs, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi (preferred).
Experience with simulation tools, signal/power integrity, or multi-functional team collaboration (preferred).