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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. \nOur powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.\nResponsibilities\nThis 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.\nKeysight 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.\nThis 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 a MMIC Design Engineer, you will be joining a dedicated team of visionaries to innovate and deliver the next generation of high frequency, state of the art components 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.\nAs a key contributor in a diverse team, you will design, layout, and validate high performance millimeter-wave ICs powering Keysight’s next generation instruments. Responsibilities include working closely with internal customers to understand and define critical performance parameters, matching requirements to advanced semiconductor processes, and executing, characterizing, and documenting the final design. Designers will be using industry leading tools, supported by a world class measurement lab, comprehensive device modeling, and collaborating with a broad, experienced engineering team.\nQualifications\nEducation: M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with thesis work and/or relevant industry experience in mm-wave IC design\nExperience:\nAt least 3 years of experience working on mm-wave IC design in advanced semiconductor technologies (can include relevant M.S. or Ph.D. work)\nExperience must include at least one cycle of transistor/diode level design, physical layout, verification (DRC, LVS), and measurement validation\nExperience with multiple types of mm-wave frequency circuits (mixers, amplifiers, multipliers, filters at > 30GHz)\nExperience with high power in a single MMIC is a plus (> +30dBm)\nExperience in system level analysis is a plus\nDemonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, document, and present results\nA strong candidate will also have:\nKnowledge in device modelling, thermal design, and IC package design\nExperience in wafer probe calibration and measurements\nKnowledge and experience in thin film and PCB board design is a plus\nExperience in using the following tools or equivalent: ADS, Momentum, EMPro, SystemVue\nA successful person in this job will have:\nAn understanding of devices and their parasitics, enabling creative design to push process limitations\nAn understanding of current state of the art technologies and what might be possible with a combination of circuit design and process capabilities, helping to drive key specifications\nExcellent interpersonal, problem solving, time management and communication skills to work in dynamic environment as part of multiple teams working on multiple projects\nBe highly motivated to accomplish all the tasks required to meet aggressive product development schedules and world class manufacturing expectations\nCareers Privacy Statement\n***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***\nKeysight 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.\nThe 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.\nCalifornia pay range: MIN $138,960.00 - MAX $231,600.00\nNote: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region\nThis role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program\nUS Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:\nMedical, dental and vision\nHealth Savings Account\nHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\nLife, Accident, Disability insurance\nBusiness Travel Accident and Business Travel Health\n401(k) Plan\nFlexible Time Off, Paid Holidays\nPaid Family Leave\nDiscounts, Perks\nTuition Reimbursement\nAdoption Assistance\nESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)\nThis 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.\nKeysight 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.\nThis 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 a MMIC Design Engineer, you will be joining a dedicated team of visionaries to innovate and deliver the next generation of high frequency, state of the art components 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.\nAs a key contributor in a diverse team, you will design, layout, and validate high performance millimeter-wave ICs powering Keysight’s next generation instruments. Responsibilities include working closely with internal customers to understand and define critical performance parameters, matching requirements to advanced semiconductor processes, and executing, characterizing, and documenting the final design. Designers will be using industry leading tools, supported by a world class measurement lab, comprehensive device modeling, and collaborating with a broad, experienced engineering team.\nEducation: M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with thesis work and/or relevant industry experience in mm-wave IC design\nExperience:\nAt least 3 years of experience working on mm-wave IC design in advanced semiconductor technologies (can include relevant M.S. or Ph.D. work)\nExperience must include at least one cycle of transistor/diode level design, physical layout, verification (DRC, LVS), and measurement validation\nExperience with multiple types of mm-wave frequency circuits (mixers, amplifiers, multipliers, filters at > 30GHz)\nExperience with high power in a single MMIC is a plus (> +30dBm)\nExperience in system level analysis is a plus\nDemonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, document, and present results\nA strong candidate will also have:\nKnowledge in device modelling, thermal design, and IC package design\nExperience in wafer probe calibration and measurements\nKnowledge and experience in thin film and PCB board design is a plus\nExperience in using the following tools or equivalent: ADS, Momentum, EMPro, SystemVue\nA successful person in this job will have:\nAn understanding of devices and their parasitics, enabling creative design to push process limitations\nAn understanding of current state of the art technologies and what might be possible with a combination of circuit design and process capabilities, helping to drive key specifications\nExcellent interpersonal, problem solving, time management and communication skills to work in dynamic environment as part of multiple teams working on multiple projects\nBe highly motivated to accomplish all the tasks required to meet aggressive product development schedules and world class manufacturing expectations\nCareers Privacy Statement\n***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***\nKeysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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