About the role#
As an intern on the Quantum Engineering Solutions R&D team, you will contribute to the RF architecture of our next-generation, high-density quantum control platform. You will work alongside RF, hardware, FPGA, and software engineers to translate measurement results into component recommendations and architecture trade-offs.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate RF and microwave components using datasheet analysis, simulation, and laboratory measurements.
- Develop test plans and automated methods for component characterization.
- Compare candidate solutions based on performance, integration, cost, power, and scalability.
- Document your findings to support design decisions.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Knowledge of RF fundamentals including impedance, transmission lines, S-parameters, gain, noise figure, linearity, and frequency response.
- Understanding of signal processing such as filtering, resampling, and digital up or down conversion.
- Hands-on experience with equipment like vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, or power meters.
- Experience using Python for instrument automation, data analysis, and visualization.
- Coursework or project experience in circuit design, electromagnetic theory, and signal integrity.
- Familiarity with characterizing RF components like amplifiers, mixers, attenuators, filters, switches, couplers, synthesizers, or data converters.
- Basic knowledge in quantum computing.
- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly within a multidisciplinary team.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Rosa, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position with an hourly range of $39.53 to $42.57.
- Term: Rolling.
About Keysight Technologies
Keysight Technologies provides software-centric solutions for design and development engineering. The company serves customers in markets including aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and semiconductors. Based in Santa Rosa, California, the firm operates globally with a workforce of approximately 15,000 employees. It holds over 2,000 patents and supports nearly 32,000 customers worldwide.
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