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FPGA / RTL Design Engineering Intern

On-site in Barcelona·Added yesterday (last checked 10 Nov)

Keysight

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Digital Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
Must remain enrolled for the full duration of the internship, and your university must be able to sign an internship agreement (convenio de prácticas) with Keysight
Fluent English (B2-C1 or higher), spoken and written. You will use English every day to work with international colleagues and teams.
Hands-on experience with FPGA development
Experience writing RTL (VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog)
Experience with simulation and testbench environments (ModelSim, QuestaSim or similar simulators)
Familiarity with FPGA tools such as Vivado or similar
Experience implementing and validating designs on real FPGA hardware

Candidates must be able to demonstrate at least one end-to-end FPGA project beyond standard coursework (design → simulation → implementation → validation), for example a final thesis (TFG/TFM), research, competition or personal project.

Nice to have

Knowledge of AXI / AXI4 / AXI-Stream interfaces
Experience with SoC FPGA platforms (Zynq, RFSoC)
Background in signal processing, DSP or RF systems
Experience with timing closure and optimization
Programming languages: Python, C++
Hands-on experience with hardware (HW) set-up and lab debugging (e.g. oscilloscope, logic analyzer)

Pay & benefits

Visa & relocation

This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must already be legally able to do an internship in Spain at the time of application.

The role

Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world's most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do.

At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture. Learn more about our benefits.

Keysight is looking for a highly motivated FPGA / RTL Design Engineering Intern (VHDL / Verilog / SystemVerilog) to join our engineering team in Barcelona, Spain, and contribute to the development of high-performance FPGA-based systems.

This internship is ideal for students passionate about digital hardware design, working close to silicon, and building real digital systems used in advanced test and measurement solutions.

What you'll do

Design and implement RTL for FPGA-based systems using VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog
Develop and execute testbenches for functional verification
Work with FPGA toolchains (AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel/Altera Quartus) from synthesis to implementation
Integrate, debug and validate designs on real FPGA hardware (e.g. Zynq UltraScale+, RFSoC or similar platforms)
Analyze and optimize designs for timing closure, latency and resource utilization
Collaborate with engineers on digital signal processing (DSP), high-speed interfaces and system integration

Hiring process

Recruiter screening, hiring manager review, then business interviews with the hiring manager and team before an offer 1 interview

About Keysight

Keysight Technologies is a global electronic measurement and test equipment company that designs, manufactures, and services electronic instruments and software for design, development, and testing across industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, and communications. With over 15,000 employees worldwide, Keysight serves customers in more than 100 countries, providing solutions that span from design simulation to manufacturing test and network visibility.

Keysight has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid supporting its European operations. The company is known for its engineering-driven culture, offering international professionals opportunities in R&D, software engineering, and customer-facing roles. For international hires, Keysight provides a multicultural work environment and career paths in cutting-edge areas like 5G/6G, AI, and cloud technologies.

Industry: Test and Measurement
Founded: 1939
Employees: 10,000–20,000
Headquarters: Santa Rosa, USA
In Spain: Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Keysight operates in a highly technical, engineering-driven environment where international professionals can find roles in R&D, software, and customer-facing positions.
The company has a significant R&D hub in Barcelona, Spain, which is a key center for its wireless and 6G research.
Keysight offers a global, multicultural work environment with English as the working language, easing the transition for international hires.
The company provides relocation support and visa sponsorship for international candidates in many locations.
Barcelona is a major tech hub in Southern Europe, offering a strong quality of life and a growing ecosystem for engineers.

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