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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 about what we do.\nOur 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.\nIn this position, you will work in Santa Rosa, California with a team designing new Keysight products. Due to the need to develop and measure hardware in a lab environment, on-site work in Santa Rosa is required. Telecommuting is not available for this position.\nYour primary role will be to design oscillators, synthesizers, PLL circuitry and other analog and digital circuitry for use in Keysight products. You will work as part of a product team of engineers and software developers, ensuring that your designs work well and meet the needs of Keysight customers.\nResponsibilities\nCollaborate with a diverse product team to design, implement, and optimize oscillators, synthesizers, PLL circuits and other analog and digital circuits that meet product functionality, performance, quality and schedule requirements. \nCollaborate with system, hardware, software, and test teams to develop and define hardware requirements, functionality, and performance requirements\nModel and optimize phase noise, broadband noise, gain margin, phase margin, stability, noise figure, power consumption and other key performance metrics.\nDevelop RF circuits and transitions.\nSelect components, create schematics, and lay out circuitry using PCA design tools\nWrite comprehensive technical documentation\nWrite invention disclosures and patent applications to protect new ideas.\nEnsure your designs work well through the entire manufacturing process to keep costs low.\nWork with new product introduction teams and partner technology teams to bring your new designs from concept to product shipment. Experience the full product development lifecycle and prove your designs are manufacturable.\nOccasionally visit customer sites to present products and help customers with integration\nContinually learn new design methodologies and develop best practices\nQualifications\nBS, MS or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent\nExcellent understanding of Electrical Engineering principles, signal integrity, oscillator design, PLL design, phase noise reduction, and related methodologies\nDemonstrated experience in circuit design and PC board design.\nKnowledge of circuit theory, transmission line theory, and low-noise design\nProactive in issue discovery and resolution\nGood analytical problem-solving skills\nEffective communication skills, both written and oral\nAbility to work independently and tackle challenging tasks\nAbility to function effectively in a team environment\nExcellent teamwork skills. Enjoy working with a diverse and global team\nStrong problem-solving and quantitative data analysis skills\nExcellent time management\nVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position.\nCareers Privacy StatementKeysight 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.\n\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 $106,130.00- MAX $176,880.00\nNote: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region\nThis role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program OR Pay For Results Bonus Program OR Sales Incentive 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)\nRestricted Stock Units\nCollaborate with a diverse product team to design, implement, and optimize oscillators, synthesizers, PLL circuits and other analog and digital circuits that meet product functionality, performance, quality and schedule requirements. \nCollaborate with system, hardware, software, and test teams to develop and define hardware requirements, functionality, and performance requirements\nModel and optimize phase noise, broadband noise, gain margin, phase margin, stability, noise figure, power consumption and other key performance metrics.\nDevelop RF circuits and transitions.\nSelect components, create schematics, and lay out circuitry using PCA design tools\nWrite comprehensive technical documentation\nWrite invention disclosures and patent applications to protect new ideas.\nEnsure your designs work well through the entire manufacturing process to keep costs low.\nWork with new product introduction teams and partner technology teams to bring your new designs from concept to product shipment. Experience the full product development lifecycle and prove your designs are manufacturable.\nOccasionally visit customer sites to present products and help customers with integration\nContinually learn new design methodologies and develop best practices\nBS, MS or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent\nExcellent understanding of Electrical Engineering principles, signal integrity, oscillator design, PLL design, phase noise reduction, and related methodologies\nDemonstrated experience in circuit design and PC board design.\nKnowledge of circuit theory, transmission line theory, and low-noise design\nProactive in issue discovery and resolution\nGood analytical problem-solving skills\nEffective communication skills, both written and oral\nAbility to work independently and tackle challenging tasks\nAbility to function effectively in a team environment\nExcellent teamwork skills. Enjoy working with a diverse and global team\nStrong problem-solving and quantitative data analysis skills\nExcellent time management\nVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position.\nCareers Privacy StatementKeysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nKeysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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