IC Test 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. 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.

This position will be based in Santa Rosa, California, a beautiful area nestled in the Sonoma Valley wine country in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Santa Rosa offers a unique blend of food and culture, and some of the world’s most coveted wines and microbreweries. Enjoy convenient access to local outdoor scenery for hiking, bicycling, or a relaxing picnic along the coastline, in the redwood forest, or other local and state parks.

Escape the weekend to famous destinations such as Tahoe, Yosemite, Monterey.

Keysight is the world’s leading electronic measurement company, helping scientists and engineers address their toughest technical challenges with confidence through innovations in wireless, modular, and software solutions. Our employees leverage their insight and passion to deliver measurement solutions in wireless communications, aerospace and defense, and semiconductor markets with world‑class platforms, software and consistent measurement science.

This job will be part of the Keysight Technology Organization, which helps Keysight be first to market, focusing on top opportunities and market trends that address unmet needs. As an IC Test Engineer, you will be joining a dedicated team of visionaries to innovate and deliver the next generation of high frequency, state‑of‑the‑art on‑wafer test solutions needed to characterize and screen Keysight’s internally designed state‑of‑the‑art ICs that enable breakthrough performance in Keysight’s instruments.

Keysight fosters a collaborative engineering environment which emphasizes teamwork, enthusiasm, and excellence in creating high performance solutions.

As a key contributor in a diverse team, you will craft on‑wafer microwave and millimeter‑wave measurement solutions for Keysight’s integrated circuits. Your test development will span exploratory R&D design validation of cutting‑edge MMICs and automated small‑volume test of integrated circuits designed and partly manufactured in‑house. IC Test engineers will be using industry leading tools, supported by a world class measurement lab, and collaborating with a broad, experienced engineering team.

• Test Development: Design and develop test plans and procedures for ICs, including defining test methodologies and creating test programs.
• Test Execution: Perform functional tests and characterization on ICs using custom‑built test stations and other tools to assess performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Data Analysis: Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential issues. Provide detailed reports and recommendations based on findings.
• Debugging: Troubleshoot and debug test failures, working closely with in‑house design and process engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance test efficiency and effectiveness.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of test procedures, results, and corrective actions.

Education:

B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with thesis work and/or relevant industry experience in mm‑wave IC characterization.

2‑5+ years of experience in:

• RF characterization of active and passive components (e.g., reflection coefficient, matching, TOI, P1dB, noise figure, etc.)
• Expertise using test and measurement equipment (e.g., a network analyzer, signal source, spectrum analyzer, etc.)
• Wafer…