Research Intern (PhD students)

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA, offers an onsite internship focused on RF electronics and signal processing. You will collaborate with a team in a real lab environment to help design, test, and validate high-frequency front-end systems.

The role requires MS completion and enrollment in a PhD program, with hands-on skills in circuit design, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python for real-time processing.

Qualifications

• Must have completed MS and be in your PhD program.

Responsibilities

• The internship is onsite at the Keysight Campus, where you will work together with your team in a physical workspace.

Skills

Electronics and Circuit Design

Signal Processing

Embedded Systems

Schematic Design and PCB Layout

Test and Measurement

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice/ADS

Python/C++

RF Front-End knowledge

System Integration

Education

MS completed and in PhD program

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice

ADS

Schematic capture software

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

• 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

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