Hardware Design Engineer

Keysight is at 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 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.

As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will support the design, development, qualification, and life cycle sustaining of PCBA and System level hardware used in high performance Ethernet and Network communication test equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior engineers to design, validate, test, and release complex PCBA and system assemblies.
• Support prototyping, bring up, and the integration of hardware assemblies.
• Perform clear documentation of hardware design specifications, design validation documents, and failure analysis reports.
• Draft and drive Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) against prototype and production hardware.
• Provide research and guidance to support electrical component selection, component EOLs, and component replacement issues.
• Provide entry level support for high-speed design simulations.

Job Requirements

• BSEE, CSE, or equivalent and at least 1 year of engineering experience.
• Strong technical writing capability and solid communication skills.
• Knowledge of PC architecture and a good understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience using electronic test equipment such as DMMs, DSOs, Logic, Spectrum and Network Analyzers.
• Experience and ability to troubleshoot electronic hardware issues to the component level.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, technical drawings, datasheets, and written work instructions.
• Experience using Cadence Allegro and Orcad CAD design suite.
• Mechanical aptitude and a knowledge of how to handle and assemble electronic hardware and the use of basic hand and power tools.
• Be a highly motivated self-starter capable of working independently and as a team.
• Competent at keeping notes, tracking tasks, and an ability to multi-task and balance workload.

Desirable

• Experience with FPGA development in network applications.
• Experience using Linux OS, Bash, or Python
• Experience programming in VHDL, C, or TCL
• Knowledge of high speed serial communication systems and related PCB signal integrity concerns.

Experience performing circuit and/or signal integrity simulations.

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.

The level of role and salary 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 $76,870- MAX $128,120

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

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)