R&D Software Engineer

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 powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

As a member of our New Product Introduction Team (NPI) you will be working with hardware and software designers in R&D, Manufacturing, and Marketing to create world class solutions. Actively participating in the full product lifecycle. Your job will include working with a variety of digital, analog, and RF circuitry depending on project needs.

Responsibilities:

• Turning on new designs with the R&D team to validate performance, solving design and development problems of varying scope and complexity. Working on the system integration of new product hardware, software, gateware, and test software.
• Using your programming skills to create tools for controlling measurement hardware and test equipment.
• Helping to design the manufacturing process and develop product tests required to determine instrument performance and specifications.
• Making modifications to test stations or creating new test stations as needed to support production test needs.
• Potentially picking up product design responsibilities as the product gets into production.
• Analyzing test data and making specification recommendations during instrument specification setting process.
• Working with team in Malaysia to transfer instrument production when needed.
• Creating documentation for the production tests and test stations.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS, MS degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum 6 years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of/ Experience in/ Proficiency in SW Programming /code development, .Net, C, C++, C#
• Demonstrated ability to design microwave, millimeter wave and RF circuit s (via work experience, lab work or simulation)
• Comfortable using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and Signal Sources to measure/debug a design
• Experience and Skills:
  * A solid educational foundation in analog electronic circuit design and high frequency transmission line concepts
  * Experience with RF/uW/mmW/analog circuit analysis and design, CAD schematic tools, circuit simulation tools, and
  design evaluation
  * Ability to evaluate alternative circuit approaches and reduce the most appropriate to practice
  * Measurement experience in one or more of the following areas: signal analyzers, s ignal generators, I/Q generation, time
  domain analysis, and vector network analysis
  * Knowledge of communication systems, time and frequency domain analysis including architectural tradeoffs and
  partitioning impacts
• Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills and communication skills
• Experience working in manufacturing and/or product development role.
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Ability to interact with internal and external partners/customers in different geographies

Desired Qualifications:

• 5-10 years in practical engineering experience
• Additional Desired Skills:
  * Experience in RF/Microwave/Millimeter design
  * Experience in block diagram design for up con verter & down converter type products
  * Knowledge /experience with DSP, digital, and programmable logic design
• Knowledge of/ Experience in/ Proficiency in analog (including RF and Microwave) and digital circuits.
• Desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams worldwide to achieve objectives
• Good organizational skills and the desire to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Self-motivated and able to take direction on high-level objectives and create/execute project plans

***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.

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 $ 138,000.00- MAX $231,000.00

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)