Overview

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‍‍Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 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.

Be part of our dynamic and innovative Device Security Lab, specializing in cutting-edge device and embedded security testing for global clients in industries such as semiconductor, mobile, media, automotive, and IoT. Be part of our creative and expanding team that collaborates with top international clients on exciting technical projects.

About the Internship

Embark on an enriching internship, actively engaging with our team, gaining hands-on experience, and contributing to cutting-edge security topics. Tasks may involve programming, hardware experimentation, reporting, team discussions, and presenting results. You will be an integral part of our Innovation/Knowledge and Products unit, receiving support from various team members. Enjoy the flexibility of a 3-month internship or extend it to a 6-month thesis, all while exploring a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Types of Internships

• Technical research: you would work on a research topic that focuses on answering a small set of questions. This usually entails research and development. The topic could be related to FI, SCA, embedded security, system security, software or cross-domain.
• Development: If you have a zeal to make something a.k.a working in an agile fashion and a load of coding, you can be part of the development team.

What we offer

• Competitive internship compensation
• A dedicated work laptop
• Hands-on experience with Keysight equipment (depending on your project)

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‍Responsibilities‍

• Engage in cutting-edge Security Research tasks that challenge you
• Contribute to essential documentation tasks by writing technical documents, configuring testing environments, and maintaining repositories for effective communication and issue tracking.
• Communication and collaboration:
  • Interns collaborate with mentors and teams and participate in weekly discussions.
  • deliver progress updates​
  • Final Internal presentation of the internship work
  • Writing a white paper / article / blog

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‍Qualifications‍

Demonstrate independence, enthusiasm, creativity, motivation, and a proactive approach to challenges. Possess an entrepreneurial mindset, embrace innovation, communicate effectively, excel in both independent and team settings, and stay goal-oriented while taking practical steps towards achieving objectives.

General requirements:

• Background in cryptography and general understanding of side-channel attacks.
• Hands on experience with SCA is a plus
• Familiarity with post-quantum algorithms.
• Experience with Python and ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch).
• Proficient in English language
• Availability of minimum of 3 months, at least 4 days a week
• You are enrolled as a Bachelor/Master/PhD student
• Good command of English Language (written and spoken)
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player spirit
• Commitment and a pro-active can-do attitude
• Eager to learn quickly and adapt
• Creative in finding solutions to problems

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Candidates who wish to be considered must be currently enrolled in a accredited college/university as of September 2026. Applicants who have graduated before September 2026 will not be considered unless they are starting a MS or PHD program after graduating.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for post internship employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered.

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