Compound Semiconductor Device Characterization Intern

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.

Join a team at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, enabling the breakthrough technologies that differentiate Keysight's industry-leading design enablement solutions. As a Characterization Intern you will work hands-on with some of the world's most advanced compound semiconductor ICs that power next-generation RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, and high-speed digital products.

In this role, you will play a critical part in evaluating cutting-edge technologies to the meet the demanding performance, quality, and lifetime expectations of Keysight customers. You will collaborate closely with device engineers to evaluate, qualify, and continuously improve the technologies that form the foundation of Keysight's product leadership. If you are excited by advanced semiconductor technology, data-driven problem solving, and the challenge of ensuring reliability in products operating at the leading edge of performance, this internship offers an opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact.

• Collaborate with device engineers in the electrical characterization and analysis of advanced semiconductor devices used in high-performance RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave applications.
• Perform transistor and diode measurements using laboratory test equipment and established characterization procedures.
• Apply modern software and AI-assisted coding tools to generate compact models and accelerate test automation, data processing, and engineering productivity.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing large electrical measurement datasets to support technology development activities.
• Document measurement procedures, summarize findings, and communicate results in a clear and organized manner.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to device characterization methodologies, test infrastructure, and data analysis processes.

We’re looking for a highly motivated student who is excited about semiconductor technology and interested in gaining hands‑on experience with advanced device characterization and analysis.

This role is ideal for students pursuing careers in semiconductor devices, microelectronics, electrical engineering, applied physics, or related technical fields. Successful candidates will enjoy combining laboratory work, data analysis, and software tools to better understand semiconductor device behavior.

This internship requires a combination of technical curiosity, analytical thinking, and a desire to learn.

• Currently pursuing a Master’s, Ph.D., or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Engineering Physics, Microelectronics, or a related technical field.
• Coursework in semiconductor devices or semiconductor physics.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor device operation and characteristics
  , including concepts such as transistors, diodes, current‑voltage behavior, and device performance.
• Hands‑on laboratory experience with semiconductor devices, electronic measurements, or…