Reliability Engineer, Compound Semiconductor Devices

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA

FSAs

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a Reliability Engineer for compound semiconductor devices. You will design qualification strategies for advanced ICs, evaluate new device technologies, and investigate degradation mechanisms to ensure long‑term reliability in RF, microwave, and high‑speed digital products.

The role emphasizes data‑driven problem solving, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and shaping qualification decisions that impact Keysight's product leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field; equivalent industry experience.
• Strong background in transistor/diode operation and reliability concepts.
• Experience with reliability qualification methodologies for semiconductor devices.
• Familiarity with accelerated life testing and lifetime prediction.
• Experience with electrical characterization and reliability test equipment.
• Solid grounding in probability and data analysis; strong problem solving.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• High ownership, accountability, and proactive drive.

Responsibilities

• Design reliability qualification strategies for compound semiconductors and high‑frequency devices.
• Evaluate emerging device technologies for reliability in Test & Measurement contexts.
• Investigate degradation mechanisms and establish qualification plans for long‑term reliability.
• Apply statistical methods to identify reliability risks and guide development decisions.
• Build reliability characterization infrastructure for rapid assessment of new tech.
• Collaborate with engineering, process, and manufacturing teams to drive action.
• Communicate results to stakeholders and influence roadmaps.

Skills

semiconductor device reliability

data analysis

statistics

failure mechanism investigation

electrical characterization

problem solving

communication

ownership

team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics

Tools

SPC

DOE

Job description

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a Reliability Engineer for compound semiconductor devices. You will design qualification strategies for advanced ICs, evaluate new device technologies, and investigate degradation mechanisms to ensure long‑term reliability in RF, microwave, and high‑speed digital products.

The role emphasizes data‑driven problem solving, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and shaping qualification decisions that impact Keysight's product leadership.