Reliability Engineer - Compound Semiconductor Devices

Anite

Santa Rosa (CA)

On-site

USD 139,000 - 232,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Keysight in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a Reliability Engineer-Compound Semiconductor Device to lead reliability qualification for advanced ICs used in RF, microwave, millimeter‑wave, and high‑speed digital products. You will work with device engineers, process technologists, and manufacturing to ensure long‑term performance and compliance with stringent requirements.

Responsibilities include designing qualification plans, analyzing degradation, and applying statistics to guide technology development

Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
8+ years of experience in transistor/diode operation, device physics, reliability methodologies, accelerated life testing, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute reliability qualification strategies for advanced compound semiconductor ICs.
Evaluate emerging semiconductor device technologies for reliability in RF, microwave, & digital applications.
Investigate degradation mechanisms, develop acceleration methodologies, and plan long-term device reliability.
Apply advanced statistics to identify risks and guide technology decisions.
Build reliability characterization infrastructure to enable rapid assessment of new tech.
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to translate reliability data into action.
Communicate results to stakeholders to influence roadmaps.

Skills

transistor & diode operation

semiconductor device physics

reliability qualification

acceleration life testing

electrical characterization

statistics & data analysis

analytical problem solving

communication & collaboration

ownership & initiative

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

SPC

DOE

Reliability test equipment

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.

Responsibilities

Join a team at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, enabling the breakthrough technologies that differentiate Keysight's industry‑leading design enablement solutions. As a Reliability Engineer-Compound Semiconductor Device, you will work hands‑on with some of the world's most advanced compound semiconductor ICs and high‑performance interconnect technologies that power next‑generation RF, microwave, millimeter‑wave, and high‑speed digital products.

In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring that cutting‑edge technologies meet the demanding performance, quality, and lifetime expectations of Keysight customers. You will collaborate closely with device engineers, process technologists, product designers, and manufacturing teams to evaluate, qualify, and continuously improve the technologies that form the foundation of Keysight's product leadership. If you are excited by advanced semiconductor technology, data‑driven problem solving, and the challenge of ensuring reliability in products operating at the leading edge of performance, this role offers an opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and execute reliability qualification strategies for advanced compound semiconductor integrated circuits, including high‑frequency FETs, bipolar transistors, diodes, and passive components.
Evaluate emerging semiconductor device technologies, ensuring they meet the stringent reliability requirements of high‑performance Test & Measurement applications.
Investigate transistor‑and diode‑level degradation mechanisms, develop acceleration methodologies, and establish qualification plans to assess long‑term device reliability.
Apply advanced statistical and data analysis techniques to identify reliability risks, understand failure mechanisms, and guide technology development decisions.
Build and expand device reliability characterization infrastructure, enabling rapid assessment of new technologies while supporting future growth in capability and test capacity.
Partner with technology development, product engineering, process integration, and manufacturing teams to translate reliability data into action that drives product success.
Communicate results to technical and business stakeholders, influencing technology roadmaps and qualification decisions.

Qualifications

We're looking for a highly motivated engineer or scientist who is excited by the challenge of developing and qualifying the advanced semiconductor technologies that power Keysight's industry‑leading measurement solutions. This role is ideal for candidates with expertise in semiconductor device reliability, and a passion for understanding the physics, degradation mechanisms, and long‑term performance of advanced IC technologies.

Required Qualifications

This role requires a combination of practical hands‑on experience, academic rigor, and analytical skills.

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (or equivalent industry experience).

Candidates must have 8+ years of proven experience (or combination of degree and experience) in the following areas:

Strong understanding of transistor and diode operation, including device characteristics, performance tradeoffs, and failure mechanisms.
Solid foundation in semiconductor device physics and the principles governing device behavior and reliability.
Experience developing or interpreting reliability qualification methodologies for semiconductor devices.
Experience with accelerated life testing, reliability modeling, and lifetime prediction methodologies.
Familiarity with electrical characterization and reliability test equipment used for semiconductor devices and circuits.
Strong background in probability, statistics, and data analysis, with the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from complex datasets.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root‑cause analysis and failure mechanism investigation.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling productive collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
A high level of ownership, accountability, initiative, and self‑motivation, with a proactive approach to driving technical outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of III‑V semiconductor technologies including InP, GaAs, or related compound semiconductor platforms.
Experience with high‑frequency device technologies, including design, fabrication, process integration, characterization, or reliability evaluation.
Hands‑on experience applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.

What Sets Exceptional Candidates Apart

Deep expertise in semiconductor device reliability and failure physics.
The ability to connect device physics, reliability behavior, process technology, and statistical analysis to solve complex engineering problems.
Experience establishing reliability methodologies for emerging device technologies.
Curiosity and enthusiasm for working on technologies operating at the forefront of RF, microwave, millimeter‑wave, and compound semiconductor performance.
A passion for understanding how advanced semiconductor devices work and why they fail.
A desire to influence the qualification and deployment of the technologies that directly enable Keysight's next generation of differentiated products.

The role will be based at our HQ in Santa Rosa, CA. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa area.

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.Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export‑controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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.

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 Rosa, CA MIN $138,960.00- MID $185,280.00- MAX $231,600.00

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: