Illumination 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.

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Overview

Keysight’s Optical Design Engineering (ODE) team is seeking a highly skilled Optical Engineer to join our Customer Success organization. In this role, you will provide technical support, training, and high‑quality technical content to customers using LightTools, the industry‑leading illumination design and analysis software. The position is focused on supporting customers across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support to Optical Design Engineering customers and prospects via email, web meetings, and in‑person interactions.
• Develop and deliver technical materials including training courses, webinars, user‑event content, customer‑meeting materials, technical articles, and videos.
• Collaborate closely with software development, optical design engineering, sales, marketing, documentation teams, and technical management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in illumination system modeling, analysis, or design using commercial optical design tools.
• Proficiency with advanced optical design software; LightTools expertise strongly preferred.
• Ability to quickly understand and communicate complex optical engineering challenges related to emerging technologies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and organizational abilities.
• Experience with imaging or photonics design tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Optics, Optical Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Willingness to travel domestically to support and train customers.

About Keysight ODE

Keysight’s Optical Design Engineering group is a world‑class optical software and engineering services organization serving an international customer base. With 15 offices worldwide, primary North American offices are located in Pasadena, California, and Marlborough, Massachusetts. Remote work arrangements may be considered.

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Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Santa Clara, CA pay range: MIN $148,080 MIDPOINT $197,430  MAX $246,790

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)