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Application Engineer/Scientist

  2026-06-19     Keysight Technologies     Santa Rosa,CA  
Description:

Application Engineer/Scientist (Hardware Speed Optimization Focus)

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities for Application Engineer/Scientist (Hardware Speed Optimization Focus)

  • Design and implement high-performance antenna, transceiver test systems and digital to RF to interface with external hardware systems, ensuring minimal latency and maximum throughput
  • Optimize RF and digital paths and OTA domains to enhance system real-time responsiveness and reduce measurement time in hardware communication
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system-level requirements and ensure overall designs meet speed and performance targets
  • Integrate analog and digital phased array designs with Keysight's antenna test solutions or microcontrollers, enabling dynamic control of external hardware speed
  • Conduct timing analysis and application documentation to communicate solution speed and accuracy

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering)

  • Solid understanding of RF and antenna and embedded systems

  • Familiarity with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities

  • Measurement tools such as VNAs spectrum analyzer and antenna measurements

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered. California & New Hampshire Pay Range:USD $118,660.00- $125,340.00/Year Based on experience, education and skills, most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed above. Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

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