Senior ASIC Digital / DSP Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 13, 2026. Keysight scores A on the Alion truth index.
Keysight 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 about what we do.
Our 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.
Responsibilities
Experienced Digital & DSP/ASIC R&D engineer responsible for Digital architecture and DSP algorithm development, and RTL design and verification of digital and mixed signal ASICs.
Solves complex and high impact design and development problems including customer application issues of varying scope and complexity. Uses product and customer applications knowledge to determine, define, develop and validate design concepts and methods. May facilitate transition of semiconductor product design and enhancements to full production/delivery.
- Participate in the entire spectrum of full ASIC design activities including definition, architectures, DSP design, digital logic design, IP validation, verification, and synthesis
- Integrate and interface with high performance analog measurement circuits andinvent and develop DSP algorithms to minimize impairments and extend performance of analog circuits.
- Participate in the verification of the full ASIC and the turn-on and debug of the ASIC in a product
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- 10+ years’ experience
- Experience in the direct design and verification of digital and mixed signal ASICs and DSP algorithms either in ASICs or FPGAs
- Strong EE fundamentals with experience in ASIC Design, DSP, digital architectures/systems, and verification of large and mixed signal ASIC designs
- Solid mathematical background and fluent with Digital Signal Processing theory and Digital Design Techniques
- Proficiency in software models and how these models are used in the design, verification, and programming of an ASIC
- Leadership skills to gain credibility and respect to drive change and influence teams and partners towards higher levels of execution, return, and productivity
- Strong teamwork and written/verbal communication skills
Wanted Qualifications:
- Experience with digital ASIC design methods and tools like Cadence or Mentor.
- Understanding of analog design basics
- Fluent with object-oriented programming
- Experience with ASIC/FPGA design flow, methodologies, and process
- Ability to multi-task and to engage with multiple projects, engineers, and partnerships
- Familiarity with test plan design, regression testing, and functional coverage.
ITAR statement: This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.
We are unable to support visa sponsorship for this position.
Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
MIN $141,750.00 - MAX $236,250.00
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)
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
Experienced Digital & DSP/ASIC R&D engineer responsible for Digital architecture and DSP algorithm development, and RTL design and verification of digital and mixed signal ASICs.
Solves complex and high impact design and development problems including customer application issues of varying scope and complexity. Uses product and customer applications knowledge to determine, define, develop and validate design concepts and methods. May facilitate transition of semiconductor product design and enhancements to full production/delivery.
- Participate in the entire spectrum of full ASIC design activities including definition, architectures, DSP design, digital logic design, IP validation, verification, and synthesis
- Integrate and interface with high performance analog measurement circuits andinvent and develop DSP algorithms to minimize impairments and extend performance of analog circuits.
- Participate in the verification of the full ASIC and the turn-on and debug of the ASIC in a product
Basic Qualifications:
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- 10+ years’ experience
- Experience in the direct design and verification of digital and mixed signal ASICs and DSP algorithms either in ASICs or FPGAs
- Strong EE fundamentals with experience in ASIC Design, DSP, digital architectures/systems, and verification of large and mixed signal ASIC designs
- Solid mathematical background and fluent with Digital Signal Processing theory and Digital Design Techniques
- Proficiency in software models and how these models are used in the design, verification, and programming of an ASIC
- Leadership skills to gain credibility and respect to drive change and influence teams and partners towards higher levels of execution, return, and productivity
- Strong teamwork and written/verbal communication skills
Wanted Qualifications:
- Experience with digital ASIC design methods and tools like Cadence or Mentor.
- Understanding of analog design basics
- Fluent with object-oriented programming
- Experience with ASIC/FPGA design flow, methodologies, and process
- Ability to multi-task and to engage with multiple projects, engineers, and partnerships
- Familiarity with test plan design, regression testing, and functional coverage.
ITAR statement: This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.
We are unable to support visa sponsorship for this position.
Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
MIN $141,750.00 - MAX $236,250.00
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)
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***