Intern - Optical Design Software & Automation Engineer (PhD Level)

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 Design, model, and analyze imaging, illumination, and optical systems using CODE V, LightTools, and related optical simulation toolsDevelop software and automation frameworks for optical design, analysis, optimization, tolerance studies, and design trade studiesDesign and prototype agentic or semi-autonomous workflows that orchestrate multi-step optical simulation, optimization, and evaluation pipelinesIntegrate CODE V, LightTools, and RSoft through software APIs and custom workflow automationDevelop cross-product workflows that combine ray-optics, illumination, imaging, and photonics analyses to support end-to-end engineering studiesSupport optical system performance evaluation, design exploration, and optimization across multiple simulation environmentsDevelop and validate numerical algorithms for optimization, workflow integration, and engineering decision supportExplore AI-assisted or rule-based approaches for optical design iteration, trade-study execution, and workflow coordinationDocument workflows and deliver reusable, production-quality software toolsCollaborate closely with application engineers, optical design experts, and software development teams Qualifications PhD candidate in Optics, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related fieldStrong foundation in geometrical optics, physical optics, imaging systems, illumination optics, and computational opticsHands-on experience with optical design and analysis tools such as CODE V, LightTools, Zemax OpticStudio, LucidShape, or similar platformsAdvanced programming skills in C++/Rust and PythonExperience building research-grade or production-quality software toolsInterest in automation, workflow orchestration, and engineering productivity solutionsExperience embedding optimization heuristics, decision logic, or AI-assisted capabilities into engineering workflows Preferred / Differentiating Skills Experience designing imaging, illumination, camera, AR/VR, automotive, display, or related optical systemsExperience with freeform optics, tolerance analysis, stray-light analysis, or large-scale optical optimizationAPI-level integration with commercial optical simulation toolsExperience building software workflows that connect multiple engineering applications, including optical and photonics simulation environmentsFamiliarity with agent-based, workflow-oriented, or multi-step automation frameworksKnowledge of photonics or electromagnetic simulation tools such as RSoft is a plusDemonstrated ability to translate advanced optical engineering concepts into usable software solutionsFamiliarity with modern software development practices, including source control, code reviews, automated testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and collaborative development workflows using industry-standard tools Careers Privacy Statement Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.