R&D Firmware Intern

Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 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 powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation  believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

You will be assigned R&D development tasks, supporting current or upcoming features. You will work closely with an experienced R&D team on active projects. The assignments will allow you to work in a cross-functional team that is developing our newest products. As an Intern, you will apply your coursework to a focused hands‑on project. At the same time, you will gain and apply knowledge about Keysight's products and technologies in your assignment.

• Develop & deliver new firmware features
• Build and maintain close relationships with;
  Marketing, R&D Hardware Engineers, R&D Software engineers, QA, and Production teams
• Assist in the creation of the theory of operation documentation for instruments
• Find a balance between customer satisfaction and financial impact on Keysight.
• Actively participate in reliability improvement teams

• Currently enrolled in school pursuing BS (Junior or Senior) or MSDegree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or Computer Science degree
• Programming skills using multiple programming languages such as C, C#, C++, JAVA, Assembly, Matlab, Verilog, VHDL
• Experience operating and programming RF and microwave test equipment
• Excellent English - written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and succinctly
• Excellent teamwork skills, commitment to the task, creativity in problem‑solving
• Work collaboratively to solve difficult technical problems

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.

Candidates who wish to be considered must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university as of September 2025. Applicants who have graduated before September 2025 will not be considered unless they are starting 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: $38.77 -$41.75 Hourly

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