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Quantum Application Engineering & Business Development Intern

CompanyKeysight Technologies, Inc.
LocationSanta Rosa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Develop technical application examples and workflows for quantum technologies while engaging with customers to identify market opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer requirements into product strategies and technical collateral.
Internship Type
unavailable
Company Size
13963
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Keysight empowers innovators to explore, design, and bring world-changing technologies to life. As the industry’s premier global innovation partner, Keysight’s software-centric solutions serve engineers across the design and development environment, enabling them to deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs at speed and with reduced risk. Keysight leverages its strength as the world’s leading test and measurement provider and today enables innovators to push the boundaries of engineering by quickly solving design, emulation, and test challenges to help create the best product experiences. Whether you're looking to improve your design and development process, optimize and secure your network, or harness AI and digital twins to get a head start on technologies like 6G, AV and EV, IoT, or quantum computing — Keysight accelerates innovation across the workflow with intelligent insights built on the most accurate measurements. Our fusion of technology knowledge, measurement science expertise, and tailored solutions helps you forge ahead with confidence in our connected and dynamic world. Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) is an S&P 500 technology company, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, with offices and manufacturing worldwide. Keysight owns 2,000+ patents and our ~15,000 employees work with nearly 32,000 customers worldwide to start technology revolutions. Keysight customers span the communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics markets. Join us! To accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, innovators start here, with Keysight.
About the Role
Overview


Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 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


This role is ideal for a Master's or Ph.D. student who wants to combine deep technical expertise in quantum technologies with customer engagement, market analysis, product strategy, and ecosystem development.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Develop compelling application examples and demonstration workflows for superconducting qubits, resonators, couplers, cavities, cryogenic systems, and quantum processors using Keysight's quantum design and simulation solutions.
  • Engage directly with researchers, universities, quantum startups, national laboratories, and commercial customers to understand emerging quantum computing challenges and workflow requirements.
  • Support customer evaluations, technical presentations, workshops, proof-of-concept projects, and collaborative engagements across the quantum ecosystem.
  • Analyze customer adoption trends, engagement activities, and opportunity pipelines to help identify high-value application areas and market opportunities for quantum technologies.
  • Conduct technical and competitive assessments of quantum hardware, software, design workflows, and emerging industry trends to support product and business strategy.
  • Collaborate with Quantum Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Business Development teams to translate customer requirements into future product capabilities and solution offerings.
  • Create technical collateral, application notes, benchmark studies, webinars, and customer-facing content that showcase industry-leading quantum workflows and best practices.
 

 


Qualifications


 

 

Required

  • Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Quantum Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • Coursework, research, or project experience in quantum computing, superconducting qubits, cryogenic systems, microwave engineering, computational electromagnetics, or scientific computing.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, and customer-facing environment.

Desired

  • Experience with quantum hardware technologies, including superconducting circuits, resonators, couplers, readout systems, or quantum control systems.
  • Experience with electromagnetic or circuit simulation tools such as ADS, QuantumPro, EMPro, RFPro, HFSS, CST, COMSOL, or similar platforms.
  • Interest in customer engagement, technical consulting, product strategy, business development, or market analysis.
  • Experience presenting research results, conducting technical demonstrations, or engaging with external collaborators.
  • Familiarity with Python, data analysis, or scientific software development.

Ideal Candidate

  • Passionate about quantum technologies and interested in bridging advanced engineering, customer engagement, product strategy, and market development.
  • Excited to work with universities, national laboratories, quantum startups, and commercial customers while helping accelerate the adoption of next-generation quantum technologies

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 

 

 

The level of role will be based on appliable experience, education and skills; most offers will be between the miniumum and midpoint of the salary range listed below. 

 

CA pay range MIN $34.39 to MAX $47.93

 

 

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Key Skills
Quantum ComputingSuperconducting QubitsMicrowave EngineeringComputational ElectromagneticsScientific ComputingProduct StrategyMarket AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentPythonData AnalysisTechnical PresentationsCircuit SimulationCryogenic SystemsQuantum HardwareCustomer Engagement
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