R&D Digital Hardware Design Internship

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights to the world’s visionaries and innovators 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. Our technical solutions – and our methods for creating them – help connect and secure the world. Learn more about what we do and how we do it.

Our powerful culture has led to us being independently recognized on Fortune 100’s Best Companies List and we are “Great Place to Work” Certified. We’re driven, collaborative, ethical, and curious, and we value all ideas, especially bold ones. And our culture extends far beyond our own walls. Our corporate social responsibility efforts support our communities, nurture the next generation of engineers, and promote environmental sustainability.

At Keysight, Inclusion, Equity & Diversity is an integral part of our core values. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. We believe everyone should be respected in the workplace and in their communities regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any protected class. We continuously challenge ourselves to grow in our understanding of inclusion by engaging in a wide variety of diversity programs, initiatives, employee network groups and mentoring/development. This is Keysight – People and Culture – YouTube

As a R&D Digital Hardware Design engineering intern at Keysight, you will join a high-performance R&D team located primarily in Santa Rosa, CA.  Our team is part of Keysight’s central research and development organization, Keysight Laboratories.  We help to create, validate, and implement next generation technology that differentiates Keysight products from the competition.  Your focus will be on designing hardware for embedded systems and/or complex measurement solutions.

Required Skills

• Working towards a BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Experience with at least one of the following
  • Digital circuit design
  • Embedded power systems such as LDOs, Switching regulators, etc…
  • FPGA Synthesis and Implementation with hardware validation.
  • Circuit analysis, simulation, hardware  prototyping.
  • Test and measurement equipment and measurement analysis.
• Self-motivated, quick-learner and excellent analytical skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible, adaptable and eager to push technical boundaries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Desired Skills:

• Basic understanding of Fourier analysis
• Experience designing with FPGAs, IP modules and/or multiple HDL languages
• Analog, RF and/or microwave circuit knowledge Experience with serial and parallel buses such as AMBA protocols, I2C, SPI

Keysight Internship Program Requirements

Candidates who wish to be considered must be currently enrolled in a accredited college/university as of September 2023. Applicants who have graduated before September 2023 will not be considered unless they are starting a MS or PHD program after graduating.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who require sponsorship in the future including those on CPT or OPT may not be considered for this position.