Optical Architect

Keysight Technologies; California, Santa Clara (MO, CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented researcher to join their innovative team in optical measurement technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in fields like 6G and quantum computing, contributing to the development of next-generation solutions. You will collaborate closely with experts in photonics and RF, driving the invention and implementation of new measurement concepts. With a focus on practical applications, your work will have a significant impact on various industries. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions can shape the future of technology.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cafeteria

Gym

Free EV charging facilities

Lunch time sports

Qualifications

• Deep theoretical understanding of optical measurements.
• Experience in high-precision interferometry and measurement science.

Responsibilities

• Identify and harness photonics technology trends.
• Invent new measurement concepts with significant business impact.
• Collaborate with business units for commercialization.

Skills

Interferometry

Precision Measurement Theory

Optical Measurements

Photonics Technology

Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D. in Photonics

Tools

Optical Systems

Measurement Devices

Job description

Overview

Join an extremely talented and multi-disciplinary team in Keysight Laboratories uniquely chartered with inventing and developing breakthrough electronic and optical measurement technologies. As a member of Keysight Technologies' central research organization, you'll work with a team of experts in fields ranging from photonics to RF and from sensors to communications. You'll see the results of your research in, for example, Keysight's next-generation solutions for 6G, quantum computing, or even future test and measurement solutions defined by you.

Team members are typically assigned to one of a handful of applied research projects in our research portfolio-each aimed at providing breakthrough technologies for Keysight. These projects can be self-initiated by members of our team (perhaps you!) or by request from Keysight's business units. Our role in the central research laboratory is to invent, develop, and validate these breakthrough technologies, and if they prove successful, to assist in their commercialization by Keysight's businesses.

As context about the job environment, Keysightis 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 moreabout what we do.

Responsibilities

About the Role

Join our talented and multi-disciplinary team at Keysight Laboratories, where we invent and deliver breakthrough electronic and optical measurement technologies. As a member of Keysight's central research organization, you will collaborate with experts in fields ranging from photonics to RF and sensors to communications. Your efforts will enable next-generation test and measurement solutions supporting a variety of industries, for example, 6G, quantum computing, and data center infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities of our team

• Identify and harness photonics technology trends for Keysight

• Invent new measurement concepts with significant business impact

• Implement innovative concepts in hardware and software to prove feasibility

• Collaborate with Keysight's business units for transfer and commercialization of new technologies

To foster innovation, this position requires close collaboration with other team members. Consequently, this job must be performed from our offices in Santa Clara, California.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a deep theoretical understanding as well as strong practical skills in the general area of optical measurements and in the focused areas of high-precision interferometry and measurement science. As this is an applied research position, the successful candidate will have demonstrated a willingness to delve deeply into challenging problems and an ability to propose, develop, and implement innovative yet practical solutions. The job will require design and development of a variety of optical devices and systems for a variety of applications.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. and 7+ years of experience in the photonics field

• Deep expertise and experience with interferometry, including strong familiarity with relevant noise sources, interference effects, nonlinearities

• Strong familiarity with precision measurement theory, techniques, and mathematics

• Strong familiarity with polarization concepts

• Familiarity with other remote sensing methodologies, e.g. FMCW Radar, LiDAR, etc

• Hands on experience assembling and characterizing optical systems in the laboratory

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team

Additional Valuable Skills

• Photonic integrated circuit device design

• Photonics packaging technologies

• Low-noise photonic oscillators

• Heterogeneous photonic integration

• System-level design for optoelectronic systems (e.g., transceivers, RF-over-fiber links)

• Experience with free space optical system design

• Strong laser technology skill

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.

Location

• This position requires close collaboration with team members and must be performed from our offices inSanta Clara, California. Site amenities include a roof top garden, cafeteria, and lunch time sports like basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. The site also hosts a gym and free EV charging facilities.

Careers Privacy Statement

***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

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 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 $160,160 - MAX $295,000

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)

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