Photonics Test Engineer
About this role
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.
Role Overview
Join a high-performance team driving cutting-edge measurement devices in the domain of high-speed digital and optical from prototypes to mature production. Take ownership to implement adjustment- and verification-routines for these instruments. It starts in strong collaboration with R&D during the development phase by characterizing key components and defining the test strategy for these instruments and leads to a stable production test software solution implemented in C#, based on our own test software platform.
This role is critical to support R&D and the manufacturing team for efficient new product introduction by creating best-in-class test processes for new measurement devices, identifying and applying new technologies and processes and providing automatized test solutions on the way to ensure stable production of high-end measurement devices meeting the requirements and expectations of customers.
The current job opening focuses on the domain Photonics represented by Keysight products like Tunable Laser, Power Meter, Attenuator, Polarization Controller, Lightwave Component Analyzer, Optical Modulation Analyzer, Optical Spectrum Analyzer.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Implementation of procedures to adjust and verify the performance of high-end measurement devices applying knowledge and experience with RF / Fiber-optical / Photonics measurements. This includes defining and implementing test setups/stations, concepts, test procedures.
- Test Software Implementation: Automation of test procedures in an in-house, C# based test platform environment.
- Support R&D in design for testability
- Support R&D in automatized characterization of key components and early prototypes
- Validation of verification and adjustments procedures.
- Technical Expertise: Give advice to management on strategies regarding Photonics / Fiber-optical / RF metrology.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure implementation of test processes is suitable for a production environment.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for the test procedures.
- Communication: Interface and collaboration with international teams in R&D and manufacturing.
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
Electrical Engineering Skills
Solid, preferably advanced knowledge in multiple of the following topics.
- Communication Systems
- Signal Processing
- Fiber-Optical Communication
- Photonic Measurements
- RF Time & Frequency Domain Measurements
- PIC circuits / Electro-Optical circuits
- Analog RF and General Analog electronics
It is expected to work hands-on with prototypes and measurement setups.
Software Skills
- Feel comfortable in implementing test procedures on an in-house, C# based test platform environment. Apply AI tools to create high-quality code.
- Experience in data analysis using e.g. Excel, MATLAB, or appropriate software libraries.
Soft Skills
- Willingness to take ownership.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Being a team player who can interact in cross-functional team.
- Ability to self-organize projects and tasks while keeping deadlines.
- Differentiate between cause and effect to identify root causes.
- Courage to improve upon the status quo.
- Willingness and capability to extend knowledge and expertise in the field of Photonics / Fiber-optical / RF technology & metrology, as well as in software development.
Other Skills
- Lead and manage projects.
- Proficient in English and German.
- Ability to create documents, presentations, and worksheets.
Educational Requirements
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
Careers Privacy StatementKeysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company at a glance
Keysight empowers innovators to explore, design, and bring world-changing technologies to life.
As the industry’s premier global innovation partner, Keysight’s software-centric solutions serve engineers across the design and development environment, enabling them to deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs at speed and with reduced risk.
Keysight leverages its strength as the world’s leading test and measurement provider and today enables innovators to push the boundaries of engineering by quickly solving design, emulation, and test challenges to help create the best product experiences.
Whether you're looking to improve your design and development process, optimize and secure your network, or harness AI and digital twins to get a head start on technologies like 6G, AV and EV, IoT, or quantum computing — Keysight accelerates innovation across the workflow with intelligent insights built on the most accurate measurements. Our fusion of technology knowledge, measurement science expertise, and tailored solutions helps you forge ahead with confidence in our connected and dynamic world.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) is an S&P 500 technology company, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, with offices and manufacturing worldwide. Keysight owns 2,000+ patents and our ~15,000 employees work with nearly 32,000 customers worldwide to start technology revolutions. Keysight customers span the communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics markets.
Join us! To accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, innovators start here, with Keysight.
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