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# R&D RF Hardware NPI Engineer

- **Company:** Keysight Technologies
- **Location:** Santa Rosa, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $76,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Network Analysis, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Test Data, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18731325/R-D-Rf-Hardware-Npi-Engineer-California-Santa-Rosa

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.