Product Engineering Internship, Electronics Hardware Design (Fall 2026)
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Product Engineering Internship, Electronics Hardware Design (Fall 2026)
Role Summary
Work as an intern on electronics hardware product engineering for PCB-focused Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software on the Product Engineering team in Burlington. Contribute to tool development, requirements definition, and usability feedback to improve PCB layout workflows.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship for currently enrolled students. Full-time, Fall 2026 term; expected to work onsite 40 hours/week.
Responsibilities
Primary contributions expected during the internship:
- Develop and test EDA features for PCB layout and design workflows.
- Work with emerging agentic AI methods to support automated PCB design generation.
- Gather technical input from experts and customers to create Product Requirement Specifications.
- Provide feedback to development teams on layout tool functionality, user experience, and use models.
- Perform hands-on lab tests and evaluations of electrical systems and prototypes.
Requirements
Must-have qualifications and logistical requirements.
- Experience or coursework in designing, developing, and testing electrical systems; practical lab experience with digital systems and signal processing.
- Familiarity with PCB and hardware design tools such as Cadence Allegro, Siemens Xpedition, Altium Designer, or KiCad.
- Available to work onsite in Burlington, MA full time (40 hours/week) for the Fall semester; this role is not remote.
- Applicants should be enrolled at a local school near the Burlington office.
Nice-to-have:
- Interest or experience with machine learning and AI methodologies applied to design automation.
Education Requirements
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent degree; coursework or emphasis in digital systems, signal processing, and electronics. Attendance at a local (Burlington-area) school is expected.
About the Company
Company: Cadence Design Systems
Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA
Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.
