R&D IC Engineer 5

Role Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. As an Analog and Mixed-Signal (BiCMOS) ASIC / MMIC Design Engineer, you will apply your IC design knowledge and experience to design Analog and Mixed-Signal ASICs and MMICs that enable Keysight’s next generation of measurement/test equipment.

What You Will Do

Design Analog and Mixed-Signal ASICs and MMICs, identify needed IC performance with respect to overall system requirements, and work with Engineering teams at based in US and Germany.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal candidate has strong background in analog and RF circuit design, and bipolar transistor design, with excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills to work in dynamic environment as part of multiple teams working on multiple projects.

Requirements

• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, with thesis work (PhD or MS) on mixed-signal IC design preferred
• 3+ years of substantial experience in high-speed analog and/or mixed-signal ASIC and/or MMIC design using advanced semiconductor processes
• Strong background in analog and RF circuit design, and bipolar transistor design
• Strong understanding of fundamentals in microwave engineering
• Strong understanding of signal integrity and EM issues
• Solid understanding of the underlying devices and their parasitics, enabling creative design to push circuit limits
• Working knowledge of various circuit topologies including amplifier, mixer, and filter circuits
• Knowledge of efficient techniques for design, simulation, and layout of integrated circuits
• Experience with schematic capture, simulation and layout tools
• Experience in using the following tools is a plus: ADS, Momentum, EMPro, SystemVue, Cadence
• Experience in system level analysis
• Experience in PCB (board-level) design is a plus
• Experience with device modelling, thermal design, and IC package design are a plus
• Ability to perform hands-on measurements using state-of-the-art test and measurement equipment and techniques
• Ability to troubleshoot, ‘dig deep’, and drive to root cause on difficult problems
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills to work in dynamic environment as part of multiple teams working on multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and experience in a design team, including the ability to communicate well, and collaborate cross-functionally with a team-oriented mindset
• Must be highly self-motivated to accomplish all the tasks required to meet aggressive product development schedules and world class manufacturing expectations
• Demonstrated ability to document and effectively present results