# Radio Frequency IC Designer Intern at Keysight Technologies

- Company: [Keysight Technologies](https://keysight.com)
- Location: Santa Rosa, CA
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-10-01
- Apply: https://jobs.keysight.com/jobs/54210?icims=1
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/radio-frequency-ic-designer-intern-7a03fb73

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Design next-generation high-frequency monolithic microwave integrated circuits for Keysight instruments
- Collaborate with engineering teams to innovate state-of-the-art RF components
- Document and present technical results to multiple project teams

What they're looking for:

- Pursuing M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with mm-wave IC design experience
- Proficiency with ADS, Momentum, RFPro, EMPro or equivalent tools
- Knowledge of semiconductor devices, circuit design, on-wafer measurements, and device modeling
- Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

Pay and perks:

- $52.89 - $56.96 per hour in California

## Posting

### Responsibilities

This job will be part of the Keysight Labs Organization, which enables Keysight be first to market, focusing on top opportunities and market trends that address unmet needs. As a MMIC Design Intern, you will be joining a dedicated team of visionaries to innovate and deliver the next generation of high frequency, state of the art components that enable breakthrough performance in Keysight's instruments. Keysight fosters a collaborative engineering environment which emphasizes teamwork, enthusiasm, and excellence in creating high performance solutions.

### Qualifications

Education:

Pursuing M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with thesis work and/or relevant industry experience in mm-wave IC design.

Experience:

- mm-wave IC design in advanced semiconductor technologies.
- Experience in using the following tools or equivalent: ADS, Momentum, RFPro, EMPro.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, document, and present results.

A successful person in this job will have:

- An understanding of semiconductor devices and high frequency circiut design to develop creative design methodologies to push process limitations.
- Experience in on-wafer probe calibration and measurements.
- Knowledge in device modelling, thermal design, and IC package design.
- An understanding of current state of the art technologies and what might be possible with a combination of circuit design and process capabilities, helping to drive key specifications.
- Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, time management and communication skills to work in dynamic environment as part of multiple teams working on multiple projects.
- Be highly motivated to accomplish all the tasks required to meet aggressive product development schedules and world class manufacturing expectations.

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 entering/applying to 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: $52.89 - $56.96

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.

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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