Meraki invites enthusiastic Hardware Engineers to apply to its yearlong Coop programme in summer 2024.

Todays world runs on the Internet, which cannot exist without its underlying infrastructure. Meraki makes setting up, managing, and maintaining that infrastructure easier than it has ever been before. We enable connectivity everywhere, from cafes and universities to global hospitality groups operating thousands of sites.

Programme Overview:

Throughout this Meraki experience your focus will center around our Radio Frequencies (RF) and wireless projects where you'll practice and perfect your skills. Operating within a small team, you will become effective in tasks such as calibrating multiple units, capturing data and bench validation. In addition, you'll become familiar with the expertise and equipment required to perform RF validation, calibration, design and S collaborations.

You should have experience of, or be ready to learn how to:

• Write-up the Radio bringup process for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Ultra-wideband (UWB), Global Positioning System (GPS) on Sharepoint/Confluence.

• Carry out performance testing and evaluation on radio technologies.

• Evaluate and compare different indoor locationing technologies

• Configure Ultra-wideband, traveling-wave reactor, Phase Difference of Arrival (PDoA)/Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA) board calibration.

• Compare Radio Frequencies, Engineering Validation Testing and Design Validation Testing data between multiple units, highlight inconsistencies or failures

• Operate within the Ultra-wideband manufacturing process: in defining the radio factory calibration

• Work with an Independent Contract vendor and Japanese Domestic Market to develop a Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG) test plan

Apply now if you are:

• Studying BSc / MA in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, and / or Computer Science or a related field, within a University, Community College or other Accredited Course

• Graduating around Spring / Summer 2026 (inclusive of a yearlong industry placement)

• Knowledgeable and understanding of Radio Frequency designs, including spectrum analyzer and RF signal generator or manufacturing test equipment.

• Able to demonstrate confidence with Python as a key scripting language.

• A standout team member! you are eager to learn, prepared to listen, help and support and happy to work in partnership with others.

• Naturally resourceful! you are imaginative and creative whilst retaining superb attention to detail

• Able to connect with others! you can converse and convey through your excellent social skills

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At Cisco Meraki, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. When we connect different perspectives, we can imagine new possibilities, inspire innovation, and release the full potential of our people. We're building an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose for everyone.

Please note 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.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S.:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

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