Principal Hardware Design Engineer

Keysight Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is hiring for a Hardware Design Engineer to join a fast-paced team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on designing network visibility hardware, FPGA-enabled systems, and high-speed interconnects.

You will author schematics, guide PCB layout, and collaborate across Mechanical, RTL, Software, and Manufacturing to deliver next-generation products. Proficiency in Cadence tools and EMC compliance is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5-7 years of relevant product development experience.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed signal integrity concepts.
• Experience solving EMC non-compliance issues."
• Proficient with lab equipment and capturing measurements.
• Experience with high-performance processors and embedded platforms.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and development of network visibility hardware products.
• Author Schematics and manage PCB layout resources.
• Support sustaining efforts and implement changes to improve yields.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, RTL, Software and manufacturing teams.
• Drive design for high-speed networking and FPGA resources.
• Contribute to cross-functional project execution across teams.

Skills

Electrical Eng

5-7 yrs exp

High-speed SI

EMC Design

Lab Measurements

Embedded Platforms

Cadence Tools

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OrCad/Concept

Allegro

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 ~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.

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

• Candidates joining our team will have great impact and help drive Keysight's success by participating in the design and development of new network visibility products - complex systems involving high speed networking, compute, and FPGA resources
• Great opportunity to become a member of a well-respected and dynamic team
• Develop state‑of‑the‑art Network Visibility Hardware products and help guide the design of the next generations of product
• Author Schematics and manage PCB layout resources
• Support sustaining efforts and implement changes to improve yields
• Participate in a cross‑functional team environment including Mechanical, RTL, and Software, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering with 5-7 years relevant experience
• Experience in product development from concept to production
• Knowledge of high-speed signal integrity concepts and practices
• Experience with EMC design techniques and solving EMC non‑compliance issues
• Proficient with lab equipment and capturing complex measurements
• Experience with high performance processors and embedded platforms
• Competent with Cadence tools: OrCad/Concept, Allegro
• Knowledge of PCB Stackup's, and understanding of materials
• Experience with switching power supply design
• Strong de‑bug skills and analytical problem solving
• Ability to excel in a fast paced dynamic environment
• Networking experience is a strong plus
• Excellent verbal and written English skills and ability to work in small teams is required

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.