System Integration Engineer (R&D HW/SW)

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a System Integration Engineer to drive cross-functional design across hardware, software, calibration, and verification. You will collaborate with Product Management, IST, and customers to translate requirements into cohesive, high-performing systems.

The role requires 10+ years in RF/digital design, system verification, and leadership, with strong expertise in RF measurement techniques and test equipment. Travel to training sites is possible.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 10+ years in RF/digital design, firmware, hardware control, and verification.
• Experience leading engineers on complex projects.
• Ability to work across product development functions.
• Expertise in RF measurement techniques, metrology.
• Knowledge of test equipment and RF block diagrams.
• Comfortable engaging with customers.
• Experience with C/C++/C#/Java/Python/Perl/Tcl (desirable).
• Proficiency in RF simulation tools: ADS, SystemVue, MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Understand requirements with Product Management and IST to impact design, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Lead cross-functional design for system integration of hardware, software, calibration, and verification.
• Define hardware control, calibration, and alignment algorithms with NPI/OF teams.
• Define test criteria and ensure characterization meets specifications.
• Document designs with goals, theory, details, and troubleshooting.

Skills

RF design

Digital design

Software/firmware design

Hardware control

System Verification

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

RF measurement techniques

Test equipment

RF block diagrams

Customer engagements

C/C++/Java/Python

MATLAB

ADS

SystemVue

Education

BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

ADS

SystemVue

MATLAB

C/C++/C#/Java/Python/Perl/Tcl

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

As a System Integration Engineer in the Signal Sources organization you will have the opportunity to directly contribute to the success of Keysight.In this position you will be working with cross-functional technical teams to solve complex design challenges and bring products to market. You will partner with Product Management, Industry Solution Teams (IST), Application Engineers, and customers to translate requirements into design decisions, working at the intersection of hardware, software, calibration, and verification to ensure new products come together as a cohesive, high-performing system.

Your primary job responsibilities include working with a multi-discipline team spanning R&D, Product Management, NPI/OF, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support to:

• Work with Product Management, Industry Solution Teams (IST), Application Engineers, and customers to understand requirements and determine how they impact the design, implementation, manufacturability, and serviceability of the product.
• Take an active role in the cross functional design of the product to ensure successful system integration of hardware, software, calibration, and verification elements.
• Work with software and New Product Introduction (NPI) and Order Fulfillment (OF) teams to define and implement hardware control, calibration, and alignment algorithms.
• Define test criteria and work with NPI/OF to ensure characterization of the product is complete and that required specifications are achieved.

• Document designs including the design goals, the core concepts of the design, the theory of operation, the details of the design, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Remain engaged with the product throughout its lifecycle to assist ISTs, Application Engineers, Marketing, Support, and Customers in ensuring successful adoption of the product in our target market.

For locations hired outside of Santa Rosa there will be travel required to Santa Rosa CA for training and collaboration through project lifecycles.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
• 10+ years of experience in a combination of the following disciplines: RF design, Digital design Software/firmware design, Hardware control/correction, System Verification.
• Experience leading other engineers on complex technical projects
• Ability to work across a wide range of product development functions.
• Expertise in RF measurement techniques, algorithms, and metrology.
• Deep knowledge of test equipment, RF block diagrams, and how design decisions impact critical specifications.
• Comfortable participating in customer engagements.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with (C/C++/C#/Java/Python/Perl/Tcl).
• Proficiency in scripting/software environments for automated validation and simulation
• Proficiency in RF simulation and signal processing tools: ADS, SystemVue, MATLAB, etc.
• Measurement experience in one or more of the following areas: signal analyzers, signal generators, I/Q modulation and demodulation, phase noise measurements, and vector network analysis.

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.

Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN $149,000.00 - MAX $249,000.00

Colorado Springs, CO Pay Range: MIN $138,000.00 - MAX $231,000.00

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