Quantum Application Engineering & Business Development Intern

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

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.

Qualifications

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