R&D Engineer 5, Software

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

About The Position

Keysight is seeking an R&D Software Engineer to implement, integrate, and validate test cases for RF/Microwave modules. The role provides technical leadership and support in the design, development, implementation, and transfer of microelectronic products and manufacturing test processes. The engineer works with Keysight R&D and Manufacturing organizations in the US and worldwide, supporting peer engineers and influencing design and test for hybrid microcircuits across product lines. The position develops software for Signal Analyzers, Signal Sources, and Electronic Measurement Applications across the full software lifecycle: requirements capture, investigation, product definition, design, implementation, testing, production, and maintenance. Development involves C# on Windows 10 and control of advanced measurement hardware, in collaboration with manufacturing and software teams globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field of study.
Typically requires 8 or more years of applicable experience.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Strong problem-solving and quantitative data analysis skills.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio.
Experience with C#, Java, C++, or another object-oriented programming language.
Experience with source control.
Interest in electronic hardware control, such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.

Responsibilities

Write test scripts implementing calibration and measurement algorithms for complex microcircuits and modules during the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase.
Partner with a Test Electrical Engineer to lead and implement test development planning and execution.
Use state-of-the-art software development tools to implement solutions efficiently.
Provide test characterization support and manage test specifications and test data during the NPI phase.
Write and release validated code in Test Executive, and collaborate with the Test Electrical Engineer to create performance Test Line Limits.
Create drivers to control test instrumentation.
Refactor software to improve design.
Provide bias and commands to the device under test (DUT), and apply performance parameters to selected paths in collaboration with the Test Electrical Engineer.
Analyze and resolve software interfaces between test subsystems.
Support the design, development, implementation, and transfer of microelectronic products and manufacturing test processes.
Develop and maintain software through the requirements, investigation, product definition, design, implementation, test, production, and maintenance lifecycle.
Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and software teams in the US and worldwide.