Senior RF Engineer - Technical Lead

Keysight Technologies; Opfikon; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies Switzerland S.A. is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and RF systems. You will lead projects across the product lifecycle and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful hardware development and release.

The role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, with fluency in English and German, and a track record in hardware development and R&D leadership in technology-focused environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering.
• Several years of hardware development and R&D leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with schematic design, PCB development, testing, debugging and firmware development.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and RF electronic systems.
• Lead technical projects and manage product development lifecycle.
• Define system architectures, requirements, and verification strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (hardware, software, mechanical, manufacturing, sourcing).
• Drive technical decisions, risk management, and project execution.
• Support qualification, production release, and sustaining engineering activities.

Skills

Schematic design

PCB development

Firmware development

Testing & debugging

Problem solving

Communication skills

English

German

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

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.

At its Swiss site in Glattbrugg/Zurich, Keysight Technologies Switzerland S.A. (formerly AnaPico AG) develops and manufactures specialized high-frequency measuring instruments, including signal generators, frequency synthesizers, and signal source analyzers. The products are used in areas such as communications, radar, and quantum technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and/or RF electronic systems.
• Lead technical projects and take responsibility for product development throughout the lifecycle.
• Define system architectures, requirements, and verification strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including hardware, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and sourcing.
• Drive technical decision-making, risk management, and project execution.
• Support product qualification, production release, and sustaining engineering activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Several years of experience in electronic hardware development and leading R&D projects
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with schematic design, PCB development, testing, debugging and firmware development
• Fluent in English and German

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