Intern - Quantum EM Solver

Keysight Technologies; Sint-Denijs-Westrem; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Belgium seeks an intern to join our R&D team, developing simulation and design solutions for emerging quantum technologies. You will work on EM workflows, microwave circuit design, and scientific software under experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes quick learning, proactive problem-solving, and collaboration within an Agile environment, across multidisciplinary teams. You will contribute to documentation and validated results while gaining exposure to leading EDA

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science.
• Graduate coursework or project experience in computational electromagnetics, EM simulation, or RF/microwave engineering.
• Experience modeling EM structures or microwave circuits using one or more simulation environments such as ADS, HFSS, CST, COMSOL, or Sonnet.
• Working knowledge of EM field theory and numerical methods (FEM/MoM/FDTD) and related concepts.
• Experience using Python for scientific computing, data analysis, or automation.
• Ability to formulate problems, evaluate results, and document conclusions with validation.
• Ability to collaborate in a multi-site, multidisciplinary, and Agile team environment.
• Desire to apply EM to superconducting circuits, quantum processors, resonators, or cryogenic systems (desired).

Responsibilities

• Develop computational EM workflows that connect layout, electromagnetic simulation, microwave circuit simulation, and system-level analysis using industry tools.
• Apply graduate-level EM theory to modeling challenges involving Maxwell's equations, meshing, boundary conditions, eigenmodes, or multi-scale structures.
• Evaluate simulation accuracy by comparing results with analytical models, published results, or measured data.
• Collaborate with EM, quantum, RF/microwave, circuit simulation, and software teams to translate ideas into reusable capabilities.
• Produce technical documentation, validation examples, and presentations communicating methods and results.

Skills

Python for scientific computing

Agile software development

Multi-site teamwork

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science

Tools

ADS

RFPro

EMPro

HFSS

CST

COMSOL

Momentum

Sonnet

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will be an intern in a R&D team developing simulation and design solutions for the emerging quantum technology market. The work combines microwave circuit design, computational electromagnetics, quantum-device modeling, and scientific software development. Working within an Agile development team and with guidance from experienced engineers, you will contribute to EM solversoftware. The ideal intern takes a proactive approach, learns quickly, and is willing to "roll up their sleeves" to solve challenging technical problems.

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

• Develop computational EM workflows that connect layout, electromagnetic simulation, microwave circuit simulation, and system-level analysis using tools such such as ADS, RFPro, EMPro, HFSS, CST, COMSOL, Momentum, or Sonnet.


• Apply graduate-level knowledge of electromagnetic field theory and numerical methods to investigate modeling challenges involving Maxwell's equations, meshing, boundary conditions, eigenmodes, parameter extraction, or multi-scale structures.


• Evaluate simulation accuracy by comparing results with analytical models, published results, measurement data, or results from established simulation tools.


• Collaborate with computational EM, quantum, RF/microwave, circuit simulation, and software engineering teams to translate research ideas and workflow needs into reusable capabilities.


• Produce clear technical documentation, validation examples, and presentations that communicate methods, results, assumptions, and limitations.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.


• Graduate coursework, research, or project experience in one or more of the following: computational electromagnetics, electromagnetic simulation, numerical methods, RF/microwave engineering, quantum engineering, or scientific computing.


• Experience modeling electromagnetic structures or microwave circuits with at least one relevant simulation environment, such as ADS, EMPro, RFPro, Momentum, HFSS, CST, COMSOL, or Sonnet.


• Working knowledge of electromagnetic field theory and familiarity with numerical simulation concepts such as FEM, MoM, FDTD, eigenvalue or eigenmode analysis, meshing, sparse linear algebra, or boundary conditions.


• Experience using Python for scientific computing, data analysis, automation, or software development.


• Ability to formulate a technical problem, evaluate results critically, and document conclusions with appropriate validation.


• Ability to work effectively in a multi-site, multidisciplinary, and multicultural team environment.


• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and contribute within an Agile software development process.

Desired

• Research or project experience applying computational EM to superconducting circuits, quantum processors, resonators, couplers, cryogenic microwave systems, advanced packaging, or high-frequency interconnects.


• Experience developing or validating workflows that span layout, EM simulation, circuit simulation, and system-level analysis.


• Experience with C++ and an understanding of software development practices, testing, version control, and software architecture.


• Exposure to parallel computing, HPC environments, sparse matrix solvers, reduced-order modeling, surrogate modeling, parameter extraction, or model generation.


• Familiarity with multi-physics simulation involving thermal, mechanical, material, or quantum effects.


• Basic understanding of electronic design automation products, engineering test solutions, and the needs of research or commercial engineering users.

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