Senior RF/Microwave Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Keysight is seeking an experienced RF/Microwave Design Engineer to join Keysight Labs' mm-Wave Subsystems Design Group in Santa Rosa, CA. You will lead architecture and design from concept to production, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and reliability across next-generation RF/mm-wave products.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, develop advanced electromagnetic models, and define robust test strategies.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering with RF/Microwave focus.
• 8+ years of RF, microwave, or mm-wave subsystem design experience.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering and RF/microwave principles.
• Deep proficiency with microwave modeling and simulation tools.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to generate innovative technical solutions.
• Experience with design verification and manufacturing transition.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across RF/mm-wave subsystem development from concept to production.
• Design and develop RF/Microwave signal-conditioning solutions across cutting-edge platforms.
• Develop and validate electromagnetic models for complex RF subsystems.
• Define test strategies; lead characterization, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical direction within multidisciplinary teams and mentor engineers.
• Coordinate with internal/external manufacturing to prototype and scale production.
• Identify emerging technologies and contribute to long-term innovation strategies.

Skills

RF/microwave design

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering (RF focus)

Tools

Keysight ADS

Genesys

EMPro

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

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

About the Team

As an RF/Microwave Design Engineer, you will be part of Keysight Labs' mm-Wave Subsystems Design Group. Our team develops industry-leading mm-wave front-end products addressing a wide range of applications, including AI/ML, 5G, 6G, Automotive Radar, and Aerospace & Defense, in close collaboration with our Centers of Excellence and Industry Solutions Groups. In this expert-level role, you will provide technical leadership for advanced RF/mm-wave subsystem development and help shape the future direction of our technology portfolio.

• Provide technical leadership in the architecture and definition of next-generation products, owning all phases of the RF/Microwave design process from concept through production. Drive design decisions to ensure products meet performance, manufacturability, reliability, and qualification requirements.
• Design and develop novel RF/Microwave signal-conditioning solutions across a variety of cutting-edge technology platforms, establishing best practices and influencing technology roadmaps.
• Develop and validate advanced electromagnetic models to accurately characterize complex RF and microwave subsystems, serving as a subject matter expert for critical design challenges.
• Define test strategies and lead characterization, validation, and troubleshooting of RF/mm-wave designs and prototypes using advanced measurement techniques. Drive complex root-cause analyses, guide corrective actions, and ensure performance objectives are achieved across product generations.
• Provide technical direction within multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring engineers and influencing product and system-level tradeoffs to create innovative solutions that meet internal and customer requirements.
• Partner with internal and external manufacturing organizations to prototype designs, resolve technical production challenges, and successfully transition products into high-volume manufacturing.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, contributing to long-term innovation strategies and the development of next-generation RF/mm-wave products.

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field with an emphasis in RF and Microwave Design, or equivalent industry experience.
• 8+ years of experience in RF, microwave, or mm-wave subsystem design
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering, electronics, and RF/microwave principles.
• Deep proficiency with microwave modeling and simulation tools, including 1D, 2.5D, and 3D electromagnetic simulators.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to generate innovative technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively leverage available resources across multiple projects.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency with Keysight ADS, Genesys, and EMPro.
• Extensive experience with RF/mm-wave test and measurement equipment, including vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and automated test systems.
• Experience debugging and troubleshooting RF/mm-wave hardware, correlating measurement results to simulation models, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing design improvements.
• Experience with design verification, product qualification, and transition of RF hardware into manufacturing.
• Experience contributing to technical direction, mentoring engineers, and advancing RF/mm-wave design methodologies.

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA

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.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.***

Keysight Technologies Inc. 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.

California pay range: MIN $138,960.00 - MIDPT $185,280 - MAX $231,600

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:

• 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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