# Research and Development Hardware Engineer Intern at Keysight Technologies

- Company: [Keysight Technologies](https://keysight.com)
- Location: Austin, TX
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://jobs.keysight.com/jobs/54345?icims=1
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/research-and-development-hardware-engineer-intern-7f3fadd1

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Support hardware bring-up, validation, and system-level debugging.
- Conduct lab testing and collect data using standard equipment.
- Analyze schematics and document technical findings.

What they're looking for:

- Students pursuing a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- Knowledge of digital logic, circuit analysis, and computer architecture.
- Proficiency in Python or Bash scripting.
- Experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.

Pay and perks:

- Relocation assistance may be provided.

## Posting

### 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 candidate will serve as a summer intern in the hardware development group responsible for network visibility platforms.

- Assist with hardware bring-up, validation, and debug activities.
- Perform laboratory testing and data collection using standard test equipment.
- Review and interpret schematics and design documentation.
- Support troubleshooting of board- and system-level hardware issues.
- Document test procedures, results, and findings.

### What You Will Learn

- Advanced schematic review and board-level design practices.
- Hardware bring-up and validation methodologies.
- Debug techniques using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
- Industry-standard development and troubleshooting workflows.
- High-speed interface fundamentals and system architecture concepts.

### Desired Characteristics

- Strong curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Interest in hardware debugging and root-cause analysis.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

### Qualifications

### Required Qualifications

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest and aptitude in hardware design, validation, and debugging.
- Understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, including:
- Digital logic design
- Basic electronics
- Circuit analysis
- Computer architecture
- Basic scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)
- Familiarity with common laboratory equipment:
- Digital multimeter (DMM)
- Oscilloscope
- Bench power supplies
- Ability to read and understand electronic schematics.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

### Preferred Qualifications

Experience with or exposure to:

- FPGA development
- Microcontrollers and embedded systems
- DDR memory fundamentals
- PCIe architecture and protocols
- Common communication interfaces:
- I²C
- SPI
- UART
- Linux-based debugging and development environments

Relocation may be available for this position.

Careers Privacy Statement*Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*

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