R&D RF Hardware NPI Engineer

Keysight-Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an NPI Engineer to apply electrical engineering and measurement knowledge to RF and microwave test equipment development.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team across R&D, Marketing and Production to design, calibrate, and verify new product models, and to transition products into production.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware testing and software development/test automation, with visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with RF/microwave focus.
• Experience in RF and microwave test and measurement.
• Experience developing software in OO programming languages.
• Ability to collaborate across R&D, Marketing, Sales and Production.
• Strong testing and troubleshooting RF/analog/digital circuits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D and marketing to develop new product models and features.
• Design and implement calibration algorithms.
• Design, develop, debug, evaluate and execute validation and verification tests.
• Turn-on test boards and fixtures for Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Manage instrument hardware, measurement and calibration processes used during NPI and production.
• Create technical documentation.
• Review and participate in setting production line specifications based on data.

Skills

RF & microwave theory

Measurement algorithms

OO programming

Test & validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Test equipment

Job description

Overview

Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do.

At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what’s possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you’ll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture. Learn more about our benefits.

Responsibilities

As an NPI Engineer, you will apply your Electrical Engineering and measurement knowledge to a variety of focused hands-on projects. You will be part of an instrumental product development team that designs, develops, and tests RF and microwave test equipment.

We are looking for a self-motivated engineer who thrives in a fast-paced development environment The ideal candidate is one who is equally comfortable with hands-on hardware testing and software development/test automation.

In collaboration with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team that includes R&D, Marketing, Sales, Customer Support, & Production, your responsibilities will include.

• Collaborate with R&D and marketing to developnew product models and features.
• Design and implement calibration algorithms.
• Designs, develops, debugs, evaluate and executes validation and verification tests.
• Designs, develops, debugs and turn-on test boards and test fixtures for the purpose of Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Manage instrument hardware, measurement, characterization, and calibration processes used during the NPI development phase and into production.
• Design and/or modify test stations, analyze test data andmake product specificationrecommendations.
• Create technical documentation.
• Review/Evaluate and participate in setting production line specifications based on statistical data analysis.
• Evaluates and specifies components that make up the products and extends product life via parts replacement.
• Manage and guide the transition of products and manufacturing processes into production and through the entire life cycle of the product.
• After product release, continue to manage engineering responsibilities for the system, hardware and production processes.

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Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills:

• BS or MS Degree in Electrical Engineering, withexperience in RF and uW circuits, products development, along with measurement algorithm and validation test development experience
• Knowledge and experience in test & measurements with focus on RF and Microwave theory and applications
• Experience in developing SW in object-oriented programming.
• Desire to work with worldwide groups and across teams of engineers to achieveobjectives.
• Proficient at testing and troubleshooting RF, analog, digital circuits.

Desired Requirements:

• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts in both written and oralform.
• Propensity for engaging in proactive issue discovery and resolution actions andactivities.
• Measurement experience in one or more of the following areas, signal generators, Signal analyzers, I/Q generation, time domain analysis and vector network analysis
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or product developmentrole.
• Experience in Statistical Analysis, Six Sigma and process improvement
• Ability to formulate, implement and debug measurement algorithms in modern, object-oriented test developmentenvironments.
• Proficient in calculating measurementuncertainties.

Santa Rosa, CA MIN $76,000.00 - MAX $155,000.00

Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed above.

Visa Sponsorship:Not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship (i.e. H1B Visa) will not be considered.

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

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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