IC Test Engineer

Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights to the world's visionaries and innovators in electronic design, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~14,000 employees create world-class solutions in wireless communications, 5G, automotive, 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.

Keysight Technologies originated from Hewlett-Packard (HP), founded in 1939, and later became part of Agilent Technologies in 1999 before spinning off as Keysight in 2014, focusing on electronic test and measurement solutions. This lineage highlights Keysight's deep-rooted expertise and innovation in the test and measurement industry.

We're recognized as a Great Place to Work across the globe due to our robust culture and dynamic working environment. Our global team acts as "One Keysight," using collaboration, inclusivity, and integrity to advance technology. We're driven and curious, and we value all ideas, especially bold ones. And our strong culture extends far beyond our own walls. We leverage our corporate social responsibility framework to support our communities, nurture the next generation of engineers, and promote environmental sustainability. Our technical solutions - and our methods for creating them - help connect and secure the world. What does Keysight do? - YouTube

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.


Responsibilities

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 support the characterization, validation, and production readiness of Keysight's advanced RF and mixed-signal integrated circuits and modules. This role spans both detailed characterization and high-mix screening, requiring a balance between analysis and efficient, repeatable test execution.

You will primarily craft on-wafer microwave and millimeter-wave measurement solutions, combining hands-on instrumentation work with development of automated test and data analysis tools to improve accuracy, repeatability, and overall test efficiency. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with RF instrumentation and developing software to automate measurements, process data, and support analysis. In this role, you will collaborate with design, validation, and manufacturing teams to translate test requirements into practical, scalable solutions for both development and production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Development: Define test strategies, methodologies, and automated test programs for RF and mixed-signal ICs, supporting both prototype characterization and production screening.
• Automation and Tools: Develop and maintain software for instrument control, data acquisition, and workflow automation.
• Test Execution: Perform primarily on-wafer microwave and millimeter-wave measurements using RF instrumentation and custom test setups to evaluate device performance and functionality.
• Data Analysis: Analyze measurement data to identify trends, anomalies, and performance limitations, and provide clear insights to support design and production decisions.
• Debugging: Troubleshoot test and measurement issues, working with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in test efficiency, repeatability, and data quality through enhanced workflows, automation, and measurement techniques.
• Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of test methods, tools, results, and corrective actions to support development and manufacturing.
• Screening and Production Support: Execute and optimize high-mix, low-volume screening workflows, including test bring-up, yield analysis, and test flow efficiency.

Qualifications

Education: B.S., M.S. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with thesis work and/or relevant intern/ industry experience in mm-wave IC (MMIC) characterization.

• 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.)
• Test setup calibration and integrated circuit measurements.
• Software development with object-oriented languages and working with an integrated development environment (IDE).

A strong candidate will also have:

• Expertise in automating electrical test.
• Experience with wafer-level probing and test.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in IC testing.
• Knowledge in Semiconductor device physics/manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in RF and analog integrated circuit design and analysis.
• Knowledge in statistical analysis and process improvement.
• Experience programming in C#, .NET, and Visual Studio.
• Experience in PCB design.
• Experience in mechanical design with CAD tools.
• Experience with Keysight ADS or equivalent tools.

A successful person in this job will have:

• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, time management and communication skills to work in dynamic environment as part of multiple teams working on multiple projects.
• Be highly motivated to accomplish all the tasks required to meet aggressive product development schedules and world class manufacturing expectations.

Why Join Us:

• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of next-generation ICs.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values your contributions.

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.

Location: This role requires an in-person, hands-on engineer who can physically work with the test systems in Santa Rosa, CA.

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.

Salary and scoping will be based on experience, education and skills, most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.


Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN $76,870- MAX $128,120

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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