Optical-Mechanical Research Engineer

Keysight Technologies, Inc. • Santa Clara, CA

75d • $160,160 - $266,930

About The Position

Mechanical Research Engineers in Keysight Laboratories typically work on several applied research projects from our larger research portfolio–which aims to provide breakthrough technologies for Keysight. As a researcher, you will help invent, develop, and validate these technologies, and if they prove successful, assist in their commercialization by Keysight’s businesses. This position requires a strong theoretical understanding and practical skills in the general area of precision mechanical engineering.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience and a B.S, or 5 years of experience and a M.S or 3 years and a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to create innovative mechanical engineering solutions for optical or photonic applications.
• Deep understanding of machining principles and processes.
• Experience designing tooling and fixtures.
• Hands-on work experience in a laboratory setting and proficiency in using inspection equipment.
• Extensive experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX), FEA analysis tools, and physical prototyping.
• Opto-mechanical or photonics packaging design experience.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency documenting designs for fabrication including experience with GD&T.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in materials science and material selection in opto-mechanical design.
• Familiarity with photonics integrated circuit (PIC) technologies.
• Experience designing tools and fixtures to aid in alignment, fabrication, gluing, and assembly of lasers, lenses, interferometers, PICs, or optical components.
• Familiarity with optical design principles and ray tracing software (Code V, Zemax, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).
• Familiarity with nano-opto-electro-mechanical systems (NOEMS).
• Lab automation – instrument control and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging photonic packaging or mounting technologies early and how they can best be harnessed for Keysight.
• Invent and design optical or photonic packaging and mounting concepts or implementations to significantly impact Keysight’s businesses.
• Implement these innovative concepts in prototype hardware to prove feasibility.
• Work with Keysight’s businesses to transfer the technology into commercial products.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees