R&D FPGA Engineering Intern
Posted on 9/11/2025

Keysight Technologies
No salary listed
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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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.
About the Job:
Keysight is looking for an electrical engineering intern with FPGA experience to join our R&D team in Colorado Springs, CO. This individual will be responsible for designing next-generation technology for test and measurement applications, including electronic elements for oscilloscope products, modular RF products, and/or probes and accessories products.
The ideal candidate is working towards a BS or MS in EE or ECE and shows proficiency in field programmable gate array (FPGA) design, simulation, verification, and debug. The candidate should be a self-starter with strong communication skills.
About the Team:
Come make an impact with Keysight’s Digital and Photonics Center of Excellence located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Enjoy Colorado’s abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities while working in an engineering environment dedicated to innovation, contribution, trust, respect and teamwork. As part of our R&D team you will be a member of our diverse group of world-class electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, helping you transform your designs into high-demand products.
Responsibilities
- Working with a collaborative team of FPGA engineers designing functionality for next-generation electronic products.
- Owning specific functional blocks within a project’s FPGA architecture
- Running verification of your FPGA design through simulation and completing verification on real hardware.
- Collaborating with other engineering disciplines to test and debug designs within a product (such as software and adjacent hardware teams)
- Applying FPGA knowledge and skills to represent your discipline among a collaborative design team and helping your team weigh tradeoffs and solve problems.
- Continuing to grow in your discipline and learn new skills as necessary to make your team successful.
Qualifications
- Working towards a BS or MS in EE/ECE
- Experience with Verilog or VHDL
- Ability to design, verify, and debug synchronous and asynchronous digital circuits
- Understanding of circuit theory, transmission line theory, and high-speed signal fundamentals
- Good analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and tackle challenging tasks
- Ability to function effectively in a team environment
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies
Desired Qualifications:
- Working towards an MS in EE/ECE or have applicable experience and education
- Experience designing, verifying and debugging analog and digital circuits
- Printed circuit board design experience including experience with high-speed signal integrity
- Familiarity with FPGA architecture and synthesis tools
- Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

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