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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Keysight Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Bochum, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Excel, Adobe InDesign, Analog Electronics, Data Analysis, C Sharp (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Tools, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Library
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=be35e596b329eee8

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software development?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Electrical Engineering Skills

Solid, preferably advanced knowledge in multiple of the following topics.

 * Analog RF
 * Communication Systems
 * Signal Processing
 * Optical Communication
 * RF Time Domain Measurements
 * RF Frequency Domain Measurements
 * Analog/ Digital RF high-speed measurements
 * Analog Circuits

It is expected to work hands-on with prototypes and measurement setups.

Software Skills

 * Feel comfortable in implementing test procedures in an in-house, C# based test platform environment.
 * Experience in data analysis using for example Excel, Matlab, or appropriate software libraries.

Soft Skills

 * Willingness to take ownership.
 * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
 * Being a team player who can interact in cross-functional team.
 * Ability to self-organize projects and tasks while keeping deadlines.
 * Differentiate between cause and effect to identify root causes.
 * Courage to improve upon the status quo.
 * Willingness and capability to extend knowledge and expertise in the field of RF and optical metrology and related topics, as well as in software development.

Other Skills

 * Lead and manage projects.
 * Proficient in English and German.
 * Ability to create documents, presentations, and worksheets.

## Description

* Implementation of procedures to adjust and verify the performance of high-end measurement devices applying knowledge and experience with RF/optical measurements. This includes defining and implementing test setups/stations, concepts, test procedures.
 * Test Software Implementation: Automation of test procedures in an in-house, C# based test platform environment.
 * Support R&D in design for testability
 * Support R&D in automatized characterization of key components and early prototypes
 * Validation of verification and adjustments procedures.
 * Technical Expertise: Give advice to management on strategies regarding RF/optical metrology.
 * Operational Excellence: Ensure implementation of test processes is suitable for a production environment.
 * Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for the test procedures.
 * Communication: Interface and collaboration with international teams in R&D and manufacturing.


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