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At Keysight, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe in harnessing the collective power of our team's unique backgrounds, experiences, and talents to drive innovation and excellence.

As an R&D Hardware Engineer, you will have the opportunity to leverage your Electrical Engineering expertise and measurement knowledge to contribute to a range of hands-on projects. You will play a vital role in our product development team, which focuses on designing, developing, and testing RF and microwave test equipment.

We seek a self-motivated engineer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced development environment. You will be responsible for designing and simulating analog and RF hardware designs, troubleshooting the hardware when it arrives, and working with the cross-functional team, including FPGA, firmware/software, mechanical, materials, and manufacturing engineers. The ideal candidate is equally proficient in design and characterization in a hands-on environment.

In collaboration with a diverse, multi-disciplined team that includes R&D, Marketing, Sales, Customer Support, and Production, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing analog and RF circuits, including appropriate simulations
• Leading component selection
• Schematic entry
• PCB/PCA design
• Electrical characterization and debug
• Crafting comprehensive technical documentation

• BS/MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent applicable experience
• 5+ years of experience in analog circuit design, verify and debug process
• Proven experience in the design, verification, and debugging of digital and analog circuits
• Knowledge of circuit theory, transmission line theory, and high-speed signal design
• Printed circuit board design experience, including experience with high-speed signal integrity
• Experience with CAD/CAE design tools
• Proactive in issue discovery and resolution.
• Good analytical problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and tackle challenging tasks
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Strong device physics knowledge as it applies to analog IC design
• Hands-on experience in using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc. to validate analog designs
• Experience in working with production test engineers to produce test plans and design for testability details
• Solid experience with device bias, selection and application of opamps, switched-mode converters, LDOs, PLLs, VGAs, feedback and compensation techniques,
• Practical knowledge of mixed-signal design, varied applications of feedback control, noise and low-noise design, modulation theory

Desired Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge and analytical understanding of mixed-signal design techniques
• Experience with designing for EMC and debugging related issues
• Understanding of data converter architectures and design trade-offs
• Good knowledge of high-precision techniques in the presence of device mismatch
• Experience in chip integration working with Digital Design and Physical Design teams
• Basic understanding of FPGA design and programming
• Experience in ASIC design experience in different application fields is a plus
• Experience in C/Matlab/Verilog modeling
• Strong device physics knowledge as it applies to analog IC design
• Experience in working with production test engineers to produce test plans and design for testability details
• Experience in Vector Network Analyzer measurements and system design
• Fluency in a scripting language such as Python

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California pay range: MIN$106,000-MAX$178,000

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
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.