R&D Hardware Engineer, Intern
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Keysight scores A on the Alion truth index.
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
The candidate will serve as a summer intern in the hardware development group responsible for network visibility platforms.
- Assist with hardware bring-up, validation, and debug activities.
- Perform laboratory testing and data collection using standard test equipment.
- Review and interpret schematics and design documentation.
- Support troubleshooting of board- and system-level hardware issues.
- Document test procedures, results, and findings.
What You Will Learn
- Advanced schematic review and board-level design practices.
- Hardware bring-up and validation methodologies.
- Debug techniques using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
- Industry-standard development and troubleshooting workflows.
- High-speed interface fundamentals and system architecture concepts.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Interest in hardware debugging and root-cause analysis.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest and aptitude in hardware design, validation, and debugging.
- Understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, including:
- Digital logic design
- Basic electronics
- Circuit analysis
- Computer architecture
- Basic scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)
- Familiarity with common laboratory equipment:
- Digital multimeter (DMM)
- Oscilloscope
- Bench power supplies
- Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with or exposure to:
- FPGA development
- Microcontrollers and embedded systems
- DDR memory fundamentals
- PCIe architecture and protocols
- Common communication interfaces:
- I²C
- SPI
- UART
- Linux-based debugging and development environments
Relocation may be available for this position.
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
The candidate will serve as a summer intern in the hardware development group responsible for network visibility platforms.
- Assist with hardware bring-up, validation, and debug activities.
- Perform laboratory testing and data collection using standard test equipment.
- Review and interpret schematics and design documentation.
- Support troubleshooting of board- and system-level hardware issues.
- Document test procedures, results, and findings.
What You Will Learn
- Advanced schematic review and board-level design practices.
- Hardware bring-up and validation methodologies.
- Debug techniques using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
- Industry-standard development and troubleshooting workflows.
- High-speed interface fundamentals and system architecture concepts.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Interest in hardware debugging and root-cause analysis.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest and aptitude in hardware design, validation, and debugging.
- Understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, including:
- Digital logic design
- Basic electronics
- Circuit analysis
- Computer architecture
- Basic scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)
- Familiarity with common laboratory equipment:
- Digital multimeter (DMM)
- Oscilloscope
- Bench power supplies
- Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with or exposure to:
- FPGA development
- Microcontrollers and embedded systems
- DDR memory fundamentals
- PCIe architecture and protocols
- Common communication interfaces:
- I²C
- SPI
- UART
- Linux-based debugging and development environments
Relocation may be available for this position.
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***