Quantum Application Engineering & Business Development Intern - US-CA-Santa Rosa-Bldg 1, United States

Originally posted 9 October 2026 by the employer.

About the role

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

What you'll do

• Develop 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 with researchers, universities, quantum startups, national laboratories, and commercial customers to understand quantum computing challenges and workflow requirements.
• Support customer evaluations, technical presentations, workshops, proof-of-concept projects, and collaborative engagements.
• Analyze customer adoption trends, engagement activities, and opportunity pipelines to 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.
• Create technical collateral, application notes, benchmark studies, webinars, and customer-facing content.

What you'll need

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, and customer-facing environment.

Nice to have

• 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.

Skills: quantum technologies, customer engagement, application examples, technical presentations, superconducting qubits