Hardware Design Engineer

is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more 

Our 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.

As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will contribute and drive the design, development, qualification, and life cycle sustaining of PCBA and System level hardware used in high performance Ethernet and Network communication test equipment products.

• Contribute to the design and  development of PCBA/System level hardware design programs in the area of Ethernet and Network communication test platforms.
• Collaborate with Managers and Architects in understanding/review of technical requirements for hardware product development.
• Develop professional hardware documentation, specifications, and procedures.
• Perform high-level design capture, implementation, hardware bring-up, integration, and validation of PCBA and system level hardware.
• Provide accurate scoping of work and status of work to  project management, development managers, cross functional teams, and related design teams.
• Collaborate with CAD, NPI, and Mfg teams to deliver development hardware to production and to provide engineering support over the lifecycle of products.
• Identify and track design issues and bugs. Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and deploy corrective actions.

• BSEE+5yrs or MSEE+2yrs of experience in PCBA and system level design and development of networking hardware and digital communications systems.
• S elf-driven Individual with a team player mentality and high attention to detail who is capable of leading and driving actions in order to complete complex designs successfully.
• Experience using Cadence Allegro PCB design suite and Orcad Schematic Capture tools (or equivalent) for use in the design of complex mixed signal PCBs
• Knowledge/Exposure/Experience in all or some of the following areas:
  • System and PCBA level power management, power distribution, and thermal management systems.
  • Design of serial communications systems up to and exceeding 25G NRZ/PAM4.
  • developing and implementing designs using; High density FPGAs, Network processors, DDR3/DDR4 discrete designs, SRAM, PHYs, and retimers.
  • Signal Integrity Design and PCBA PI/SI simulation using tools like LTSpice, Hyperlinx, Sigrity, ADS, and HFSS.
  • General Analog design experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity/Experience with electronic tests equipment tools and best practices; DSOs, TDRs, Network analyzers, Logic analyzer, Spectrum analyzer, etc.

• Desired experience with any of the following;
  • Ethernet standards in communication networks and their related hardware.
  • VHDL, C, Python, TCL, including general knowledge of programming tools and best practices

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.

The level of role and salary 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.

California Pay Range: MIN $114,620 - MAX $191,030

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

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)