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# Advanced Electronics Hardware Engineer for Photonics R&D

- **Company:** Keysight Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Böblingen, Germany
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), .NET Framework, Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Network Analysis, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Git, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=92f5c995f4f23a78

## About the Role

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

## Description

* 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


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