System Integration Engineer (Test & Measurement)

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights to the world’s visionaries and innovators in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Our technical solutions – and our methods for creating them – help connect and secure the world. Learn more about what we do and how we do it.

Our powerful culture has led to us being independently recognized on Fortune 100’s Best Companies List and we are “Great Place to Work” Certified. We’re driven, collaborative, ethical, and curious, and we value all ideas, especially bold ones. And our culture extends far beyond our own walls. Our corporate social responsibility efforts support our communities, nurture the next generation of engineers, and promote environmental sustainability.

At Keysight, Inclusion, Equity & Diversity is an integral part of our core values. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. We believe everyone should be respected in the workplace and in their communities regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any protected class. We continuously challenge ourselves to grow in our understanding of inclusion by engaging in a wide variety of diversity programs, initiatives, employee network groups and mentoring/development. This is Keysight – People and Culture – YouTube

As a System Integration Engineer in product R&D, you will play a key role in defining and developing Signal Source products and you will have the opportunity to directly contribute to the success of Keysight. You will work with engineers from diverse areas of expertise to create complete solutions for our customers. The product R&D team works with our planning and marketing departments to transform designs into final products.

In this position you will be working directly with firmware, software, hardware, system, calibration, and test engineers to solve complex design challenges and bring products to market. As the leader in test and measurement, all our designs leverage cutting edge technology to make the best possible products for our customers.

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

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Work with Product Planning, Industry Solution Teams (IST) 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.
• Solve design problems found in prototypes, pilot units, and production units.
• Collaboration with other functional areas such as marketing and manufacturing.
• Support the transition of the design to full production and delivery.
• Remain engaged in the product throughout its lifecycle to assist ISTs/Marketing/Support/Customers in ensuring successful adoption of the product in our target market.

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.

• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
• 7-10+ years of demonstrated experience working in one of the following disciplines: hardware design, alignment/calibration development, software/firmware design (especially in the areas of hardware control).
• Expertise in RF measurement techniques, algorithms, and metrology.
• Deep knowledge of test equipment, instrument block diagrams and how design decisions impact critical specifications.
• Background in software development with an emphasis in C#
• Experience with (C/C++/C#/Java/Python/Perl/Tcl).
• 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.
• Background in hands-on debug and validation experience in a lab environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts, both written and verbally.
• Commitment to excellence and dedication to quality.
• Team player with strong self-motivation and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to expand skill set.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.

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.