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R&D Hardware Engineer Intern

CompanyKeysight Technologies, Inc.
LocationSanta Clara
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in the design and development of software and electronics for laser and optical systems. They will participate in the full product lifecycle, including design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and documentation.
Internship Type
unavailable
Salary Range
$36 - $39
Company Size
14004
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


Want to be in the middle of cutting-edge Research and Development? Join the team that’s taking world leading Keysight precision position electronics products from design to production. As an R&D Hardware Engineer Intern in the Interferometer Electrical and Computer Engineering R&D group, you will be involved with the design and development of software and electronics interfacing lasers and optics.

 

You will solve a broad range of Hardware problems of varying scope and complexity while assisting engineers that are developing and releasing new products to production. This includes product design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and documentation.


Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Pursuing BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or EECS
  • Good understanding of hardware, including design and analysis.
  • Strong data analysis skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to function effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies
  • Experience with high-performance RTL and associated verification and debug –
  • Experience with PCB physical mixed-signal design tools and flows
  • Mixed-signal (Analog and Digital) circuits analysis
  • Embedded uProcessor knowledge
  • Experience programming with one of more of the following: Linux, Windows, VxWorks
  • Understanding of operating systems and software drivers

Additional Information

  • Availability to work full-time, in person, for 6–9 months (minimum 3-month commitment, ideally 6 months, will consider up to 9 months)
  • Enthusiasm for contributing to an innovative engineering environment

 

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

 

CA Pay Min $35.96 to Max $38.73 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

Relocation is available for this position

 

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

Key Skills
Hardware designData analysisRTLPCB designMixed-signal circuitsEmbedded systemsLinuxWindowsVxWorksSoftware driversCommunication skillsTeamworkDebuggingVerification
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyScience & ResearchManufacturing
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