Senior RF/Microwave Design Engineer

Keysight Technologies, Inc.

Santa Rosa (CA)

On-site

USD 139,000 - 232,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off & Paid Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA, is seeking an experienced RF/Microwave Design Engineer to lead architecture and development from concept through production for advanced RF/mm-wave subsystems. You will guide design decisions, develop novel signal-conditioning solutions, and validate complex models while mentoring a team of engineers.

You’ll apply deep RF knowledge to drive design quality, enable manufacturing transitions, and contribute to long-term technology strategy in a

Qualifications

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering with RF & Microwave emphasis or equivalent experience.
8+ years in RF, microwave, or mm-wave subsystem design.
Strong fundamentals in EE and RF/microwave principles.
Proficiency with microwave modelling and simulation tools (1D/2.5D/3D).
Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
Demonstrated creativity for innovative engineering solutions.
Excellent organizational skills across projects.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership from concept to production for RF/mm-wave designs.
Develop novel signal-conditioning solutions across cutting-edge platforms.
Validate electromagnetic models and act as SME for design challenges.
Define test strategies; lead characterization, validation, and troubleshooting.
Provide technical direction within multidisciplinary teams and mentor engineers.
Partner with manufacturing to prototype and transition to high-volume production.
Identify emerging technologies and contribute to long-term innovation.

Skills

RF and Microwave Design

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Electrical engineering degree with RF/microwave emphasis (BS/MS/PhD)

Tools

Keysight ADS

Genesys

EMPro

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Automated test systems

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.

Responsibilities

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.

This 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: