What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Product Engineer: IC and System-in-Package position at Keysight Technologies and Careers?
Overview:
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 role is part of the High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC) at our Headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA. HFTC is part of Keysight’s Advanced Technology Labs, the core R&D organization that enables Centers of Excellence and other business groups to provide RF, microwave, mmWave, 5G and 6G solutions to customers in various industries, including communications, aerospace & defense, automotive & energy, and semiconductor industries. HFTC technologies include InP and GaAs-based HBTs, HEMTs, and diodes, as well as high-frequency System in Package (SiP) solutions.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight 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.
The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
Santa Rosa, CA MIN $114,620-MID $152,820- MAX $191,030
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
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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 role is part of the High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC) at our Headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA. HFTC is part of Keysight’s Advanced Technology Labs, the core R&D organization that enables Centers of Excellence and other business groups to provide RF, microwave, mmWave, 5G and 6G solutions to customers in various industries, including communications, aerospace & defense, automotive & energy, and semiconductor industries. HFTC technologies include InP and GaAs-based HBTs, HEMTs, and diodes, as well as high-frequency System in Package (SiP) solutions.
Product Engineering group serves as the bridge between design, process, test, and manufacturing teams, ensuring that every IC and SiP product meets Keysight’s high standards for performance, reliability, and customer experience. We are seeking a technically strong and proactive R&D Product Engineer to ensure smooth introduction, validation, and production of industry‑leading RF, microwave, and mmWave ICs and SiPs.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Lead new circuit/SiP introduction by ensuring new products meet performance, quality, and manufacturability standards
- Support IC and SiP forward flow production, analyze and interpret test data to identify trends, and find solutions for manufacturing issues and deviations
- Perform bench-level testing, characterization, and debug of ICs and SiPs
- Own RMA and root‑cause investigations, coordinating with internal customers and communicating technical findings to both engineering teams and customers when needed
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in test correlation, production stability, reliability screening, and data‑driven decision‑making
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Technical:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related fields
- 3 years of relevant experience
- RF measurement competence: Hands-on experience with RF measurement and characterization for IC/SiP validation and failure analysis (e.g., s-parameters, noise figure, phase noise, time-domain measurements, etc.)
- Semiconductor fundamentals: Familiarity with device physics (BJTs, FETs) and circuit design principles
- Data analysis/statistics: Experience with data analysis and statistical tools
- Failure analysis and reliability: Knowledge of failure analysis techniques and reliability engineering is a significant plus
Interpersonal and Leadership:- Must have strong self-initiative and proactive attitude
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with customers, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Ability to facilitate discussions with multiple stakeholders and experts and make informed decisions
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to details
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA
This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight 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.
The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
Santa Rosa, CA MIN $114,620-MID $152,820- MAX $191,030
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region
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)
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Salary : $114,620 - $191,030