RF/Microwave Design Engineer

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About the Team
As an RF/Microwave Design Engineer, you will be part of Keysight Labs' mm-Wave Subsystems Design Group. Our team develops industry-leading mm-wave front-end products addressing a wide range of applications, including AI/ML, 5G, 6G, Automotive Radar, and Aerospace & Defense, in close collaboration with our Centers of Excellence and Industry Solutions Groups.

Responsibilities • Help lead the architecture and definition of new products and own all phases of the RF/Microwave design process from concept through production, ensuring products meet performance, manufacturability, and reliability qualification requirements.• Design novel RF/Microwave signal conditioning components across a variety of cutting-edge technology platforms.• Develop electromagnetic models to accurately characterize complex RF and microwave subsystems.• Develop test plans and perform characterization, validation, and troubleshooting of RF/mm-wave designs and prototypes using advanced measurement techniques. Drive root-cause analysis and implement design improvements to ensure performance objectives are achieved.• Work within a multidisciplinary project team to create innovative products and ensure designs meet both internal and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing partners to prototype designs and successfully transition them into production.

Core Qualifications • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field with an emphasis in RF and Microwave Design, or equivalent industry experience.• Strong foundation in electrical engineering, electronics, and RF/microwave principles.• Proficiency with microwave modeling and simulation tools, including 1D, 2.5D, and 3D electromagnetic simulators.• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.• Demonstrated creativity and ability to generate innovative technical solutions.• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively leverage available resources.

Desired Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in RF, microwave, or mm-wave subsystem design.• Proficiency with Keysight ADS, Genesys, and EMPro.• Experience with RF/mm-wave test and measurement equipment, including vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and automated test systems.• Experience debugging and troubleshooting RF/mm-wave hardware, correlating measurement results to simulation models, and performing root-cause analysis.
• Experience with design verification, product qualification, and transition of RF hardware into manufacturing.

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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 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 $124,420 MIDPT  $165,890- MAX $207,370

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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