[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Keysight Technologies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Keysight Technologies · Santa Rosa, California # Research Intern (PhD students) Santa Rosa, California Early career $49.83-$53.67/ hr Research & Science Listed on Keysight Technologies’s official careers site. Posted August 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Keysight Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers-keysight.icims.com/jobs/53743/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Keysight Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/) / Research Intern (PhD students) ## 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 Other Information This position is on-site in Santa Rosa, California Relocation is available for this position Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position Careers Privacy Statement *Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 65 days - Location: Santa Rosa, California - Pay: $49.83-$53.67/ hr[Apply on Keysight Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers-keysight.icims.com/jobs/53743/login) ## More jobs at Keysight Technologies ### [Compound Semiconductor Device Characterization Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/jobs/c7fbace0731083667fab/) Santa Rosa, California ### [R&D Engineer 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/jobs/e9fc117386b92af3d076/) Santa Rosa, California ### [R&D Engineer 1, Hardware Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/jobs/de4a6e4433dcf952dbea/) Santa Rosa, California ### [R&D Engineer 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/keysight-technologies/jobs/d3b06b096ede28cfc49c/) Santa Rosa, California ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [PhD Students Seeking Internship Opportunities](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/exxon-mobil/jobs/fa6f007c26bbc2c2dde3/) ExxonMobil · Spring, TX, US ### [Research Scientist Intern, Robotics - Meta Reality Labs Research (PhD)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/edff2d5dd91a6a86659f/) Meta Platforms · Redmond, Washington, US ### [Research Scientist Intern, Wireless Research (PhD)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/aa7e1398e3ed05bbd87a/) Meta Platforms · Sunnyvale, California, US ### [PhD Research Intern, Autonomous Systems and Physical AI Research - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/3e4b5a7d8d7c36938c02/) NVIDIA · US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Research Scientist, Autonomous Systems and Physical AI Research - PhD New College Grad 2026](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/49e1ed00a765e733c04f/) NVIDIA · US, CA, Santa Clara OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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