R&D IC Engineering Intern

Keysight Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Colorado Springs offers a 3‑month internship focused on RF signal conditioning circuit design. You will design and simulate RF blocks and gain hands-on experience with Cadence and related tools in a collaborative lab environment.

Ideal candidates are MS/PhD students in EE with exposure to high-speed CMOS/BiCMOS design, scripting, and electromagnetic simulations. Visa sponsorship is not available; relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in MS or PhD in EE program.
• Strong skills in transistor-level design of mixed-signal CMOS and/or BiCMOS circuits.
• Familiar with schematic entry / layout / simulation tool flow (preferably Cadence).
• Familiar with scripting tools to support design (Bash, Python, PERL, Awk or SKILL).
• Familiarity with electromagnetic simulations such as HFSS, RF pro, EM pro, CST.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate RF blocks at block or circuit level.
• Simulation may include circuit, electromagnetic, or high-level software simulations.

Skills

Transistor-level mixed-signal CMOS/ Bi

Education

MS or PhD in EE

Tools

Cadence

HFSS

RF Pro

EM Pro

CST

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

About the Job: You will join our team for a 3-month project in RF signal conditioning circuit design aimed at future products. You will get experience with the tools, skills, insights and tradeoffs necessary for successful integrated circuit design. Keysight fosters a collaborative engineering environment which emphasizes teamwork, mentoring, enthusiasm, and excellence in design.

About the Team: Our Keysight Labs team develops (and often publishes) world’s-fastest amplifiers and other mixed-signal integrated circuits. Our chips provide the speed and accuracy performance that enable many of Keysight’s world-leading electronic test and measurement products.

Responsibilities: You will do design and simulation of RF blocks. Design may be at the block or circuit level, and simulation may include circuit simulation, electromagnetic simulation, and/or high-level custom software simulation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a MS or PhD EE program
• Strong skills in transistor-level design of mixed signal CMOS and/or BiCMOS circuits
• Familiar with schematic entry / layout / simulation tool flow (preferably Cadence)
• Familiar with the use of one or more software scripting tools to support design, such as Bash, Python, PERL, Awk or SKILL
• Familiarity with electromagnetic simulations such as HFSS, RF pro, EM pro, CST

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with high-speed designs (> 1 GHz)
• Good communication and collaboration skills

CO Pay Range- $48.97-$52.74 / hr

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.

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.

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Right to work in the US is required.
• This position requires access to technical data regulated under export controls by the U.S Government. If an export license is required, employment may not commence until such license is received.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

Keysight Internship Program Requirements Candidates who wish to be considered must be enrolled in a accredited college/university as of September 2027. Applicants who have graduated before September 2027 will not be considered unless they are starting a MS or PHD program after graduating.