R&D Hardware Design Engineer

Overview

Keysight is 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.

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.

A major success factor for Keysight continues to be the development and deployment of breakthrough digital, analog, and mixed signal Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), modules, and subsystems that drive the performance, differentiation, and value of new products. We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated R&D Hardware Design Engineer to join our ASIC Packaging, Subsystem, and Integration team. In this role, you will participate in the design and integration of high-performance integrated circuit packaging and subsystem solutions for the world’s highest performance test and measurement products including Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Bit‑Error Rate Testers, and Frequency‑Domain Instruments.

This role will be based in our Colorado Springs, Colorado facility at the base of Pikes Peak.

• Collaborate across global teams to design, optimize, and implement ASIC packaging and subsystem solutions that meet test & measurement product functionality, performance, quality and schedule requirements.
• ASIC package, module, and subsystem development including layout, integration, SI/PI analysis, and power delivery network design.
• Modeling & optimization of high‑frequency RF and high‑speed digital I/O interconnects.
• Close collaboration with system, IC design, and test teams to develop and define hardware architecture, requirements, functionality, and performance.
• Identify appropriate packaging technologies for each chip design and investigate next-generation industry solutions.
• Support for instrument product development to enable integration of critical ASIC blocks.
• Collaborate with internal and external supply chain manufacturing partners to identify, develop, deploy, and execute new processes.
• Collaborate with the test & reliability teams in the characterization and qualification of each ASIC.
• Lifecycle support for existing ASIC components.

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience (MS and 5 years) in hardware/circuit design, RF/microwave design, high‑frequency modeling/optimization, or high‑power density design.
• Proven experience with semiconductor, packaging, and printed circuit board technologies, associated materials, manufacturing processes, and design methodologies.
• Excellent understanding of Electrical Engineering principles, Signal Integrity, RF/Microwave theory, and high‑frequency circuit design methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics and thermostructural analysis principles.
• Excellent understanding of materials science principles.
• Familiarity with IC design methodologies, processes, and workflows preferred.

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Colorado Springs, CO.

• Pay Range: USD MIN $115,200 -  $153,600 - MAX $192,000 per year.
• This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program.
• 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)
• Restricted Stock Units

Visa Sponsorship is unavailable for this position.

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.