Research Intern (PhD students)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 14, 2026. Keysight scores A on the Alion truth index.
Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do.
At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winningculture.Learn more about our benefits.
Responsibilities
- The internship is onsite at the Keysight Campus, where you will work together with your team in a physical workspace.
Qualifications
- Must have completed MS and be in your PhD program
Skills Needed: Combination of electronics, signal processing, and circuit design skills.
- Electronics and Circuit Design
- Understanding of analog and digital circuits, Knowledge of RF electronics, Experience with op-amps, filters, oscillators, and mixers.
- Signal Processing
- Understanding Fourier Transform, Knowledge of waveform generation techniques, Concepts of modulation and demodulation, Signal amplitude, phase, and frequency analysis, Working with bandwidth, resolution, and dynamic range.
- Block Diagram Design Skills
- Ability to conceptualize signal flow (e.g., from antenna to output display).
- Knowledge of key components: RF Front-End (LNA, Mixer, LO), IF (Intermediate Frequency) Section, ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter), Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Unit, Display/Interface Module
- Schematic Design and PCB Layout
- Experience with schematic capture software, Understanding of PCB layout considerations for RF circuits, Knowledge of grounding, shielding, and impedance matching.
- Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers
- Familiarity with FPGA, DSP, or microcontrollers for real-time processing, Programming in C/C++ or Python.
- Test and Measurement Skills
- Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers, Understanding of signal integrity, noise reduction, and error handling.
- Simulation and Modeling
- Working with MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, or ADS (Advanced Design System), Ability to simulate and analyze RF circuits and signal processing algorithms.
- System Integration and Debugging
- Ability to integrate different hardware and software components, debugging skills using logic analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators.
CA Pay Range: $49.83-$53.67/ hr
Other Information
This position is on-site in Santa Rosa, California
Relocation is available for this position
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
- The internship is onsite at the Keysight Campus, where you will work together with your team in a physical workspace.
- Must have completed MS and be in your PhD program
Skills Needed: Combination of electronics, signal processing, and circuit design skills.
- Electronics and Circuit Design
- Understanding of analog and digital circuits, Knowledge of RF electronics, Experience with op-amps, filters, oscillators, and mixers.
- Signal Processing
- Understanding Fourier Transform, Knowledge of waveform generation techniques, Concepts of modulation and demodulation, Signal amplitude, phase, and frequency analysis, Working with bandwidth, resolution, and dynamic range.
- Block Diagram Design Skills
- Ability to conceptualize signal flow (e.g., from antenna to output display).
- Knowledge of key components: RF Front-End (LNA, Mixer, LO), IF (Intermediate Frequency) Section, ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter), Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Unit, Display/Interface Module
- Schematic Design and PCB Layout
- Experience with schematic capture software, Understanding of PCB layout considerations for RF circuits, Knowledge of grounding, shielding, and impedance matching.
- Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers
- Familiarity with FPGA, DSP, or microcontrollers for real-time processing, Programming in C/C++ or Python.
- Test and Measurement Skills
- Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers, Understanding of signal integrity, noise reduction, and error handling.
- Simulation and Modeling
- Working with MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, or ADS (Advanced Design System), Ability to simulate and analyze RF circuits and signal processing algorithms.
- System Integration and Debugging
- Ability to integrate different hardware and software components, debugging skills using logic analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators.
CA Pay Range: $49.83-$53.67/ hr
Other Information
This position is on-site in Santa Rosa, California
Relocation is available for this position
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***