Quantum Application Engineering & Business Development Intern

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.

This role is ideal for a Master's or Ph.D. student who wants to combine deep technical expertise in quantum technologies with customer engagement, market analysis, product strategy, and ecosystem development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop compelling application examples and demonstration workflows for superconducting qubits, resonators, couplers, cavities, cryogenic systems, and quantum processors using Keysight's quantum design and simulation solutions.

• Engage directly with researchers, universities, quantum startups, national laboratories, and commercial customers to understand emerging quantum computing challenges and workflow requirements.
• Support customer evaluations, technical presentations, workshops, proof-of-concept projects, and collaborative engagements across the quantum ecosystem.
• Analyze customer adoption trends, engagement activities, and opportunity pipelines to help identify high-value application areas and market opportunities for quantum technologies.
• Conduct technical and competitive assessments of quantum hardware, software, design workflows, and emerging industry trends to support product and business strategy.
• Collaborate with Quantum Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Business Development teams to translate customer requirements into future product capabilities and solution offerings.
• Create technical collateral, application notes, benchmark studies, webinars, and customer-facing content that showcase industry-leading quantum workflows and best practices.

Required

• Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Quantum Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Coursework, research, or project experience in quantum computing, superconducting qubits, cryogenic systems, microwave engineering, computational electromagnetics, or scientific computing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, and customer-facing environment.

Desired

• Experience with quantum hardware technologies, including superconducting circuits, resonators, couplers, readout systems, or quantum control systems.
• Experience with electromagnetic or circuit simulation tools such as ADS, QuantumPro, EMPro, RFPro, HFSS, CST, COMSOL, or similar platforms.
• Interest in customer engagement, technical consulting, product strategy, business development, or market analysis.
• Experience presenting research results, conducting technical demonstrations, or engaging with external collaborators.
• Familiarity with Python, data analysis, or scientific software development.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about quantum technologies and interested in bridging advanced engineering, customer engagement, product strategy, and market development.
• Excited to work with universities, national laboratories, quantum startups, and commercial customers while helping accelerate the adoption of next-generation quantum technologies

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 

The level of role will be based on appliable experience, education and skills; most offers will be between the miniumum and midpoint of the salary range listed below. 

CA pay range MIN $34.39 to MAX $47.93

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