Digital Hardware Engineer Intern - Summer 2025

Optimalplus - Austin, TX

Full-time - Intern

Austin, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Digital Hardware Engineering Intern at NI, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers in the development of specific hardware and software products. This internship is designed to provide you with a comprehensive learning experience, where you will be assigned a mentor who will guide you through your project and work term, ensuring a successful project experience. You will be exposed to various aspects of the product development cycle, including design, prototyping, development, testing, and manufacturing production. This hands-on experience will allow you to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting, enhancing your skills and understanding of the field. In this role, you will learn professional techniques and perform tasks in areas such as schematic design, board layout, board validation, and FPGA programming. You will interact with a diverse range of NI staff across R&D hardware and software organizations, collaborating to develop hardware and software solutions for design validation. Additionally, you will be expected to perform research as required to complete your projects, diagnose and debug technical challenges, and contribute to the overall success of the team. This internship is not just about technical skills; it is also about developing your professional abilities. You will be encouraged to take initiative, work independently, and manage your time effectively. The environment at NI fosters creativity and problem-solving, allowing you to engage in fast-paced technical conversations and take ownership of your goals and schedules. This is an exciting opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while contributing to innovative projects that have a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Learn professional techniques and perform tasks for schematic design, board layout, board validation, or FPGA programming.
• Work and interact with a wide variety of NI staff in R&D hardware and software organizations.
• Develop hardware and software solutions for design validation.
• Perform research as required to complete your projects.
• Diagnose and debug technical challenges.

Requirements

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar STEM-related field.
• Sophomore or above standing.
• Understanding of electronics, computers, and programming (VHDL or Verilog preferred).
• Strong interest in learning about and working with digital, analogue, and computer technologies.
• Basic proficiency designing with digital logic and synchronous elements, including flip-flops, timing diagrams, and state machines.
• Basic knowledge in analogue circuit design principles.
• Strong work ethic and drive to succeed.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a group development environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills; enjoy problem-solving.
• Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently.
• Persistently drive tasks and projects to successful completion.
• Take ownership of goals, schedules; manages time well.
• Listen attentively; grasp and engage in fast-paced technical conversations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Modern workspaces.
• Career development and mobility opportunities.
• Culture that fosters belonging and emphasizes community giving.