Advanced Electronics Hardware Engineer for Photonics R&D

• Electronic HW/board and FPGA design, with focus on precision analog design
• Test and validation for photonic test and measurement instrument prototypes
• Test and data analysis of individual components, assemblies and instruments
• Contribution to definition and implementation of calibration routines
• Responsible for writing, debugging and testing test software
• Participating in meetings with colleagues to present and discuss results

Do you have experience in Verilog?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, Keysight Technologies in Germany is looking for an electronics hardware engineer who ideally also knows about optics/photonics, to support our photonics R&D activities. In this role, you will get the opportunity to work in a highly motivated team and contribute to the development of next generation of photonic test and measurement instruments. The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge in electronics engineering/board design. Having practical experience in fiber-optics and/or firmware development is considered an advantage. Candidates are expected to work onsite in Boeblingen at least 3 days a week. Full-time office presence is expected if project tasks/progress require so., * Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of work experience or Master’s degree plus 2 year in electrical engineering, electronic engineering or related discipline

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in precision analog hardware design
• Demonstrated experience in hardware design of digital components including FPGAs
• Demonstrated experience in programming and simulating Verilog or VHDL designs of FPGAs
• Experience with circuit analysis and design, CAD schematic tools, circuit simulation tools, and design evaluation and qualification
• Good understanding of software development practices and software architecture with C# (or experience with C/C++) and .NET, version control with Git
• Good communication and presentation skills and an approach to solve problems analytically
• Ability to work in a multi-site, multi-cultural global team environment
• Very good English written and verbal communication skills, * PhD plus 2 years of work experience in electrical engineering, electronic engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge about optical components and/or photonic systems
• Hands-on experience with fiber-optic equipment
• Experience in developing software for hardware control, low level firmware, Linux
• Programming skills for data analysis, (e.g. Python, Matlab)
• German language skills

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.