R&D Hardware Engineering Intern

New Grad; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Keysight in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an internship as part of an Agile full-stack software team. You will participate in the full software lifecycle from requirements capture to testing and maintenance for electronic test and measurement products.

Candidates pursuing BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent will design, develop, test, and debug software using C/C++, C#, and XML while collaborating across geographies. Visa sponsorship is not available, and 2026 enrollment is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with software development, version control, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of object oriented design and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for electronic test and measurement products;
• Apply practices and play roles in Agile Scrum;
• Obtain hands-on knowledge of Test & Measurement instrument control.

Skills

Software development

Version control

Object Oriented Design

C/C++

C#

XML

Debugging

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Learning new technologies

Education

BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

This is an internship position where you will be part of an Agile team working on full-stack development with teams in other geographies world-wide. You will participate in the full software lifecycle of requirements capture, investigation, product definition, design, implementation, test development, testing, and maintenance.

• Design and develop software for electronic test and measurement products;
• Apply practices and play roles in Agile Scrum;
• Obtain hands-on knowledge of Test & Measurement instrument control.

Qualifications

Pursuing BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• Experience with software development, version control, and test
• Strong knowledge of Object Oriented Design
• Experience with C/C++ , C#, XML
• Proficient in building, testing, and debugging software
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to work in a team environment to achieve objectives
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies

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:USD $33-$36/hour

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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