R&D Hardware Design Validation Engineer

As an NPI Engineer, you will apply your Electrical Engineering and measurement knowledge to a variety of focused hands-on projects. You will be part of an instrumental product development team that designs, develops, and tests RF and microwave test equipment.

We are looking for a self-motivated engineer who thrives in a fast-paced development environment and is equally comfortable writing production test code as well as troubleshooting HW issues. The ideal candidate is one who is equally comfortable with hands-on hardware testing and software development/test automation.

Your job responsibilities include the following while working with a multi-discipline team, including R&D, Marketing, Sales, Customer Support, & Production.

• Collaborate with R&D and marketing to developnew product models and features.
• Design and implement calibration algorithms.
• Designs, develops, debugs, evaluate and executes validation and verification tests.
• Designs, develops, debugs and turn-on test boards and test fixtures for the purpose of Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Manage instrument hardware and the measurement, characterization, and calibration processes used during the NPI development phase and into production.
• Design and/or modify test stations, analyze test data andmake product specificationrecommendations.
• Create technical documentation.
• Review/Evaluate and participate in setting production line specifications based on statistical data analysis.
• Evaluates and specifies components that make up the products and extends product life via parts replacement.
• Manage and guide the transition of products and manufacturing processes into production and through the entire life cycle of the product.
• After product release, continue to manage engineering responsibilities for the system, hardware and production processes.

Required Experience and Skills:

• BS or MS Degree in Electrical Engineering, withexperience in RF and uW circuits/products development with measurement algorithm and validation test development experience
• Extensive experience and knowledge in test & measurements with focus on RF and Microwave theory and applications
• Experience in developing SW in object-oriented programming.
• Desire to work with worldwide groups and across teams of engineers to achieveobjectives.
• Proficient at testing and troubleshooting RF, analog, digital circuits.

Desired Requirements:

• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts in both written and oralform.
• Propensity for engaging in proactive issue discovery and resolution actions andactivities.
• Measurement experience in one or more of the following areas, signal generators, Signal analyzers, I/Q generation, time domain analysis and vector network analysis
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or product developmentrole.
• Experience in Statistical Analysis, Six Sigma and process improvement
• Ability to formulate, implement and debug measurement algorithms in modern, object-oriented test developmentenvironments.
• Proficient in calculating measurementuncertainties.

Santa Rosa, CA MIN $76,000.00 - MAX $128,000.00

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)

Keysightis at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights 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. Learn moreabout 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.