IC Test Engineering Manager

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.

Santa Rosa (CA)

On-site

USD 163,000 - 273,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA seeks an IC Test Engineering Manager to lead a team of RF/microwave test engineers. You will drive test methods for on-wafer and packaged MMICs, establish robust test strategies, and partner with operations to ensure efficient lab execution.

You will guide automated test development, ensure data integrity, and translate IC requirements into scalable production screening with RCA outcomes, while mentoring engineers and shaping future architecture decisions.

Qualifications

Education in RF/microwave engineering with hands-on testing experience.
Experience in RF/mm-wave IC characterization, test strategy, and root-cause analysis.
Strong programming for test automation (C#, .NET, Python).
Demonstrated leadership in guiding an engineering team.

Responsibilities

Lead RF/millimeter-wave test engineers for on-wafer and packaged tests.
Own test strategy, priorities, and data interpretation with cross-functional partners.
Develop automated test plans, fixtures, and programs with operations.
Ensure data integrity, SOPs, calibration and quality procedures.
Translate IC requirements into automated production screening and RCA outcomes.
Manage staffing, capacity, and resources for the test area.
Track metrics and report to lab leadership and stakeholders.
Coach and develop engineers for career growth.

Skills

RF/microwave test engineering

On-wafer characterization

MMIC/RFIC testing

Test program development

C#/.NET/Python

Data interpretation

Leadership & mentoring

Test automation

Education

B.S., M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Network analyzer

Spectrum analyzer

On-wafer probe systems

PNA/PNA-X or similar

Excel/Power BI/JMP

Test fixtures and probe cards

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Why Join Us

Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology and lead the team screening and troubleshooting Keysight’s next-generation MMIC & sub-system technology.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global technology leader.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values your contributions.

Responsibilities

IC Test Engineering Manager

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our approximately 15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries.

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.

This position will be based in Santa Rosa, California, nestled in the Sonoma Valley wine country in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Santa Rosa offers a unique blend of food and culture, convenient access to local outdoor scenery for hiking, bicycling, or a relaxing picnic along the coastline, in the redwood forest, or other local and state parks.

Keysight is the world's leading electronic measurement company, helping scientists and engineers address their toughest technical challenges with confidence through innovations in wireless, modular, and software solutions. Our employees leverage their insight and passion to deliver measurement solutions in wireless communications, aerospace and defense, and semiconductor markets with world-class platforms, software, and consistent measurement science.

This job will be part of the Keysight Technology Organization, which helps Keysight be first to market by focusing on top opportunities and market trends that address unmet needs. As the IC Test Engineering Manager, you will lead a dedicated engineering team of RF/microwave test engineers and RCA engineers who develop on-wafer and packaged-device test methods, screening Keysight's internally designed state-of-the-art MMICs and sub-systems for meeting specs and drive disciplined root-cause analysis for complex RF module, interposer, and component-level failures. You will provide technical direction, engineering prioritization, people leadership, and cross-functional alignment, while partnering closely with operations management, which owns the day-to-day test lab operation including coordination, lab scheduling, equipment utilization, and operational execution.

As a key engineering leader in a diverse hardware development organization, you will guide test strategy for automated small- & medium-volume test of integrated circuits and subsystems designed and partly manufactured in-house. You will also ensure that failure-analysis investigations are well structured, data driven, and completed with clear conclusions, corrective actions, and leadership communication. This combined role connects MMIC test engineering with root-cause learning so that test data, reliability findings, manufacturing feedback, and design insights directly improve product quality, reliability, manufacturability, and future architecture decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a combined engineering team of RF/millimeter-wave test engineers performing on-wafer, packaged-part, module-level MMIC and subsystem test development, and supporting failure-analysis investigations.
Partner with operations management on scheduling, capacity planning, work prioritization, and on-time delivery of test data, while retaining engineering ownership of test strategy, technical priorities, and data interpretation.
Drive development and continuous improvement of test plans, test fixtures/probe cards, and automated test programs in collaboration with design, product engineering and operations.
Ensure data integrity and traceability across test operations; Together with operations management, establish and enforce SOPs, calibration schedules, and quality/safety procedures consistent with Lab’ and corporate standards.
Partner with MMIC & subsystem design, manufacturing, and operations to translate IC and subsystem requirements into automated production screening, support yield learning, and drive conclusive failure-analysis outcomes.
Define engineering staffing and capability needs, as well as equipment capability and capacity gaps; partner with operations management on test area resource planning and capital equipment execution to address gaps.
Track and report key engineering metrics — test time, capacity, RCA investigation status, risks, and corrective-action closure — to lab leadership and program stakeholders.
Recruit, coach, and develop engineering team members; conduct performance reviews and support career growth within the IC test engineering team.

Qualifications

Education: B.S., M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, with relevant engineering experience in RF/mm-wave IC characterization, test strategy, and supporting reliability engineering, and root-cause analysis.

3+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

RF/microwave test engineering or semiconductor test operations, including on-wafer or MMIC/RFIC characterization (e.g., reflection coefficient, matching, TOI, P1dB, noise figure).
Hands-on use of test and measurement equipment (network analyzer, signal source, spectrum analyzer, on-wafer probe systems).
Wafer probe calibration and measurement of integrated circuits.
Expertise in automating electrical test, including test program development in C#, .NET, Python, or Visual Studio.

A strong candidate will have experience across multiple areas listed above and in addition will also have:

Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in IC and sub-system testing.
Knowledge of semiconductor device physics/manufacturing processes for compound semiconductors (GaAs, InP, etc.).
Experience with statistical process control, yield analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), or failure-mechanism validation applied to test operations and RCA.
Familiarity with Keysight test platforms (e.g., PNA/PNA-X) or equivalent industry tools.
Experience building structured dashboards or leadership reports using tools such as Excel, Power BI, JMP, or similar platforms.
3+ years directly managing or leading an engineering team in RF/microwave/ millimeter-wave test, semiconductor characterization, failure analysis, or a related hardware development environment.

A successful person in this job will have:

Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, time-management, and communication skills to lead in a dynamic environment across multiple teams and projects.
A track record of being highly motivated to accomplish aggressive product development schedules, drive engineering clarity, and partner effectively with operations management to maintain strong test area execution.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow engineering staff in a hands‑on, in‑person RF test and failure‑analysis environment.

Location

This role requires an in-person, hands-on engineering leader who can physically work with the test systems, engineering team, RCA activities, and operations management partners in Santa Rosa, CA.

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non‑U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight 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.

Salary and scoping are based on experience, education and skills; most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range listed below.

Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN $163,000 – MAX $273,000 (indicative estimate; to be confirmed by Keysight Compensation based on final leveling)

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

This role is eligible for the Keysight Results Bonus Program.

US Employees May Be Eligible for the Following Benefits