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Intern Digital Hardware Design Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Zeno

Intern, Digital Marketing

Chicago, IL

$18/hr

Intern, Digital Marketing Do you love social media, digital culture and creating engaging online ... Familiarity with graphic design tools or content creation platforms is a plus. * Familiarity with ...

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IMC

Hardware Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

IMC is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our Global Hardware team and help develop the next ... Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals * Working knowledge of C++ * Experience ...

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How much do intern digital hardware design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern digital hardware design engineer in Chicago, IL is $19.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.86 and $22.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Intern Digital Hardware Design Engineer vs Intern Digital Signal Processing Engineer?

AspectIntern Digital Hardware Design EngineerIntern Digital Signal Processing Engineer
Required CredentialsRelevant coursework in digital design, basic knowledge of hardware description languages (HDL)Coursework in DSP, signal processing, and related software tools
Work EnvironmentHardware labs, design teams, hardware testingSoftware labs, algorithm development, signal analysis
Industry UsageSemiconductor, electronics manufacturing, hardware developmentTelecommunications, audio/video processing, communications

Both roles are entry-level internships in electronics and signal processing fields. The Intern Digital Hardware Design Engineer focuses on digital circuit design and hardware implementation, while the Intern Digital Signal Processing Engineer emphasizes software algorithms and signal analysis. Your choice depends on whether you prefer hardware design or signal processing work within the electronics industry.

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Infographic showing various Intern Digital Hardware Design Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,519 per year, or $20 per hour.

Digital Design Engineer

Judge Group, Inc.

Rolling Meadows, IL • On-site

$50 - $70/hr

Other

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Location: Rolling Meadows, IL Salary: $50.00 USD Hourly - $70.00 USD Hourly Description:
Location: Rolling Meadows, IL (Onsite)
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Authorization: be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Job Summary
We are seeking a Digital Design Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced digital hardware used in defense and mission-critical systems. This role will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop digital circuit card assemblies, embedded hardware, and high-speed electronic subsystems.
The ideal candidate will have experience with digital circuit design, hardware development, and system integration, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and integrate digital electronic hardware.
  • Support digital circuit design activities from schematic capture through system integration and validation testing.
  • Develop hardware requirements, design specifications, and test plans based on system-level requirements.
  • Perform hardware prototyping, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance verification.
  • Support the development of circuit card assemblies, FPGA-based designs, embedded processors, and high-speed interfaces.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation, design artifacts, and technical reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues and ensure successful product delivery.
  • Participate in design reviews and technical discussions throughout the product lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with at least 2 years of engineering experience, or a Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience with digital circuit design and hardware development.
  • Experience supporting design activities from schematic capture through test and integration.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience designing and debugging digital electronics hardware.
  • Hands-on experience with FPGA-based systems, embedded processors, or high-speed digital interfaces.
  • Ability to translate system requirements into hardware designs and test specifications.
  • Experience using requirements management and configuration control tools such as DOORS, ClearCase, or ClearQuest.
  • Experience with electronic design tools such as Cadence Concept, Allegro, Mentor DxDesigner, or Expedition.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.
  • Current Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Work Environment
  • Onsite position in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
  • Collaborative engineering environment supporting advanced defense technologies.
  • Opportunity to work on complex digital hardware systems through the full product development lifecycle.

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