R&D Tech Specialist

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, California, is seeking an RF/Microwave Technician to join Keysight Lab’s mm-wave subsystems design group. You will evaluate high-frequency components and work on front-end designs for 5G, automotive radar, and aerospace applications.

Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team, prototype designs with manufacturing partners, and ensure new designs meet internal and customer requirements while advancing measurement capabilities.

Qualifications

• AS in Electronics or equivalent
• Experience with electronics and RF principles
• Proficiency with PCB assembly
• Works well in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to generate new ideas
• Good listening and communication skills
• Organizes work effectively and uses available resources

Responsibilities

• Evaluate novel RF/Microwave signal conditioning components in several cutting edge technology platforms
• Work within a multi-discipline project team to support new products and ensure new designs meet internal and customer requirements
• Prototype designs and bring them to manufacturing with partners

Skills

Electronics basics

RF principles

PCB assembly

Teamwork

Idea generation

Communication

Organization

Education

AS in Electronics

BS in Electrical Engineering (RF/MW emphasis)

Tools

High frequency measurement systems

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.

About The Job

This critical position has an opportunity to shape Keysight’s future product architectures and impact the World around us by creating and delivering new measurement capability. You will apply your skills to all phases of the product development process. This is your opportunity to join a team that is bringing to market some of the most advanced solutions in the world. While part of a team, you will also be working independently on your priorities and tasks. The scope and complexity of your tasks will be based on your existing knowledge and capabilities as well as how fast you can acquire new skills.

About The Team

As an RF/Microwave Technician you will be part of Keysight Lab’s mm-wave subsystems design group. Our group designs leading mm-wave front-end products that address a variety of market applications (5G, 6G, Automotive Radar, Aero/Defense) partnering with our Centers of Excellence and Industry Solutions Groups.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate novel RF/Microwave signal conditioning components in several different cutting edge technology platforms.
• Work within a multi-discipline project team to support new products and ensure new designs meet both internal and customer requirements.
• Work with our internal and external manufacturing partners to prototype designs and bring them to manufacturing

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• AS in Electronics or equivalent.
• Experience with electronics and RF principles.
• Proficiency with PCB assembly.
• Works well in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to generate new ideas.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Organizes work effectively and uses available resources.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the RF/mm wave/microwave fields.
• Proficiency with high frequency measurement systems.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with an emphasis in RF and Microwave principles.

Pay Range

USD $72,140.00 - USD $120,230.00 Year

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