R&D Engineer (Analog Circuit Board Design)

Keysight Technologies; Böblingen; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Germany is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer (Analog Circuit Board Design) to design, simulate and validate high‑frequency analog circuits for BERT and AWG systems. You will work across hardware, software, and system domains, driving architecture, verification, and documentation from concept to release.

You should have a strong background in PLLs, VCOs, high‑speed signal integrity and lab measurements, plus German language proficiency (minimum B2).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of analog design fundamentals (PLL, VCO, amplifiers).
• Profound knowledge of high-speed signal integrity concepts and practices.
• Proficient with lab equipment and capturing complex measurements.
• Knowledge of PCB stackups, and understanding of materials.
• Strong de-bug and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• German language proficiency at minimum B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of board level analog circuit solutions for BERT and AWG systems.
• Implement, simulate and verify analog circuits using modern design and simulation tools.
• Contribute and drive architecture definition and translate system requirements into analog product specifications.
• Integration, bring-up, and de-bugging of analog circuit designs on hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and system engineers to ensure overall product performance and functionality.
• Drive design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Document design work, results, and technical learnings.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication

Cross-functional teamwork

German language (B2)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lab equipment

PCB stackups

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.

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.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Engineer (Analog Circuit Board Design) to join our innovative team developing cutting-edge Bit Error Ratio Test (BERT) and Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) solutions. The responsibilities will be centered on the design, implementation, and verification of high frequency and high-fidelity analog circuits for high-speed digital test and measurement systems.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers across hardware, software, and system domains, with primary emphasis on developing and validating advanced analog circuit designs, for example clock synthesizers or high bandwidth amplifiers for leading-edge applications. You will be involved in all phases of the product development lifecycle—from architecture definition and schematic design to simulation, hardware bring-up, and product release—while broadening deep expertise in modern oscillator, PLL and amplifier circuits.

If you are passionate about board level analog design and excited to work on state-of-the-art technologies in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team. You will collaborate with global R&D teams in Germany, India, and the US and contribute to world-class solutions at the forefront of technology innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development of board level analog circuit solutions for BERT and AWG systems
• Implement, simulate and verify analog circuits using modern design and simulation tools (e.g., low phase noise clock synthesizers, high bandwidth, high fidelity amplifiers)
• Contribute and drive architecture definition and translate system requirements into analog product specifications
• Integration, bring-up, and de-bugging of analog circuit designs on hardware platforms
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and system engineers to ensure overall product performance and functionality
• Drive design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes
• Document design work, results, and technical learnings

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5-7 years relevant experience
• Solid understanding of analog design fundamentals (PLL, VCO, amplifiers)
• Profound knowledge of high-speed signal integrity concepts and practices
• Proficient with lab equipment and capturing complex measurements
• Knowledge of PCB Stackup’s, and understanding of materials
• Strong de-bug and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• German language proficiency at minimum B2 level

Preferred

• Basic knowledge of high-speed digital systems or communication interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes)
• Familiarity with simulation tools and methodologies
• Interest in test and measurement applications
• English language skills

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