• You will compete in a design competition to develop an innovative measurement instrument from the ground up, including teardown analysis and creative prototyping.
• The winning team will be awarded a prize of X$$.
• Work collaboratively in a small team of 3-4 interns, fostering innovation, teamwork, and hands-on experience.
• Each team will have an allocated project budget and will compete against 3-4 other teams, providing a dynamic, challenging, and motivating environment.
• You will be assigned a Coach/Mentor who will guide you through:
  • The product's target specifications and high-level functionality.
  • Access to datasheets, technical documentation, and essential resources.
  • Effective collaboration with Keysight personnel and departments.
• Your team's key deliverables include:
  • Architecture Design, Block-Level Design, or Schematic Design.
  • Early-stage functional prototypes.

• Master's student in Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to innovative design.
• Proven experience or strong interest in developing technology-driven solutions.
• Commitment to excellence, quality, and collaborative teamwork. 

Key Skills

1. Electronics and Circuit Design

• Understanding of analog and digital circuits.
• Knowledge of RF electronics.
• Familiarity with op-amps, filters, oscillators, and mixers.

2. Signal Processing

• Solid understanding of Fourier Transform.
• Knowledge of waveform generation techniques.
• Concepts of modulation and demodulation.
• Experience with signal amplitude, phase, frequency analysis, bandwidth, resolution, and dynamic range.

3. Block Diagram Design

• Ability to conceptualize and represent signal flow clearly (e.g., antenna to output display).
• Knowledge of key system blocks: RF Front-End (LNA, Mixer, LO), Intermediate Frequency (IF) section, Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC), Digital Signal Processing (DSP) units, and Display/Interface modules.

4. Schematic Design and PCB Layout

• Experience with schematic capture software.
• Knowledge of PCB layout considerations, especially for RF circuits.
• Familiarity with grounding, shielding techniques, and impedance matching.

5. Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers

• Familiarity with FPGA, DSP, or microcontrollers for real-time processing.
• Programming experience in languages such as C/C++ or Python.

6. Test and Measurement

• Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Understanding of signal integrity, noise reduction techniques, and error handling.

7. Simulation and Modeling

• Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, or Advanced Design System (ADS).
• Ability to simulate and analyze RF circuits and signal processing algorithms.

8. System Integration and Debugging

• Capability to integrate hardware and software components.
• Debugging experience using logic analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators.