R&D Electrical Engineer Intern

Overview

Keysight is on 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.

This is an Electrical Engineering internship in a dynamic organization where technical competence, teamwork and integrity are of paramount importance.   You will provide technical leadership and support in the design, development, implementation and transfer of industry-leading microelectronic products and manufacturing test processes. You will work directly with Keysight R&D and Manufacturing organizations in the US and worldwide. You will support peer software engineers in the development of production test software of industry leading Microwave Test and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• The R&D Hardware Engineer intern position will be responsible for the implementation, integration and validation of test cases for RF/Microwave Modules.
• Participates actively in new product introduction, validating the design of the microcircuit to ensure manufacturability and conformance with the global supply chain, enabling prototyping while in the R&D lab, testing the reliability of prototypes and managing the transition into production. 

• As the intern you will support R&D engineering and be actively involved in new product introduction processes, including insuring manufacturability and conformance with the global supply chain.

• You will proto-type, test the reliability, conformance to required specifications and manage the transition of new designs into production. 

Qualifications

Required

• BSEE, MSEE major with  minimum Junior level courses completion
• Fundamental understanding of analog and digital circuits and theory.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and follow-thru.

Highly Desired

• A proactive team player who thrives on delivering solutions.
• Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in microelectronics manufacturing.
• Test Software programming skills
• Knowledge of RF Engineering and Electrical Circuit Design
• Demonstrated leadership
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• A combination of technical knowledge of engineering theory and hands on approach
• Ability prioritize day to day activities balancing immediate needs with long term project goals

Candidates who wish to be considered must be enrolled in a accredited college/university as of September 2026. Applicants who have graduated before September 2026 will not be considered unless they are entering/applying to a MS or PHD program after graduating.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered.

California Pay Range: $37.83- $40.74

Based on experience, education and skills, most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed above.

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

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