FPGA Design Intern

SUMMER 2026

Shure offers a challenging, fun and rewarding summer internship program. The twelve-week program is offered to undergraduate and graduate students. We offer internships with a variety of work arrangements from onsite interns to fully remote in US. Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses. Applications will be collected, reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted in late fall/early winter.

The FPGA Design Engineering Intern will help develop and implement FPGA designs under the direction of a senior staff member. In this position you will gain exposure to the FPGA development cycle: architecture, HDL entry, synthesis, place and route, verification and test-benching. You will also perform system level and FPGA tests on circuit boards utilized in wireless communication systems. This job requires you to work as part of a cross-functional development team to design and implement cutting edge audio products and technology. The job requires you to estimate, organize and document development tasks, practice solid design methodologies and procedures, and other duties as assigned.

This Internship is Hybrid, based in our Niles, IL location.

• Participate in all phases of FPGA development, including:
  • Architecture design
  • HDL (Hardware Description Language) coding
  • Synthesis
  • Place and route
  • Verification
  • Testbench creation and debugging
• Conduct system-level and FPGA-specific testing on a variety of audio products, such as:
  • Microphones
  • Wireless microphone systems
  • Signal processors
  • Personal monitoring devices

• Must have completed two years of coursework in Electrical Engineering or related area.
• Basic understanding of FPGA development cycle and familiarity with VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience with FPGA tools Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
• Knowledge of digital logic circuits, embedded controllers, DSP concepts and memory types.
• Experience with Python programming language.
• Basic knowledge of audio or wireless communications.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Quality conscious

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE

Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

THE MIX MATTERS
Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Modeled by extensive market analysis and economic best practices, Shure offers competitive intern compensation that is reviewed and adjusted annually by our Total Rewards Team to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top intern talent. Each internship has an hourly rate which varies from $21-$40 per hour based on job function (Engineering, IT, Business, etc) and year completed in school (Junior, Masters 2nd year, PHD, etc). 

WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits

At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our associates. Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives. To learn more, check out our Intern Benefits At A Glance