Software Engineer Intern – Power Systems & Data Acquisition

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Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
Responsibilities
As part of the Power Systems & Data Acquisition team, you will gain hands‑on experience working with real test hardware and Keysight instruments. Your responsibilities may include:
- Develop and improve software to collect, log, and analyze measurement data from high‑power systems (up to 54V, 100A)
- Integrate and control Keysight instruments such as:
- RP7942A / RP79xx regenerative power supplies
- DAQ970A / DAQ973A data acquisition systems
- Design and implement power rail monitoring solutions (voltage, current, temperature, sequencing)
- Enhance data logging for long‑duration and stress testing ( CSV / database / structured logs )
- Create basic data visualization or dashboards for power and rail health monitoring
- Assist in software testing, debugging, documentation, and code reviews
- Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to align software behavior with test requirements
Your contributions will directly support high‑power validation, customer demos, and future product solutions.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Or a related discipline
- Experience with at least one programming language:
- Python (strongly preferred), C/C++, or equivalent
- Basic understanding of measurement concepts (voltage, current, power)
- Familiarity with instrument control concepts (e.g. SCPI, VISA) is an advantage
- Comfortable working in a lab environment with real hardware
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
- Experience with data acquisition or automation systems
- Basic knowledge of power electronics or power supplies
- Experience with plotting / visualization libraries (e.g. matplotlib, Plotly)
- Exposure to version control systems (Git)
- Interest in test automation and system‑level validation
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