R&D Engineer 4, Software

Overview

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.

 

About the Job: Keysight Technologies is seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer to join our Wireless Test Solutions team. This role focuses on the design, development, simulation, integration, and validation of FPGA-based components within the wireless protocol stack. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions for wireless testing platforms.

 

About the Team: You'll be an integral part of our vibrant R&D team based in Beijing (China), collaborating closely with teams across the USA and worldwide. We seek a skilled, motivated FPGA engineer to spearhead FPGA development, driving technology innovation to propel Keysight's growth in the rapidly evolving test and measurement market.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate FPGA logic on mainstream and state of art FPGA modules for Keysight wireless solutions, including real-time processing such as signal generation/demodulation, channel encoding/decoding.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineers to integrate FPGA modules into the Keysight platforms.
• Support, analyze and resolve internal and customer issues.
• Support test automation and regression infrastructure to ensure FPGA builds meet quality and performance benchmarks.
• Document FPGA design specifications, interface specifications, and release notes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with a focus on FPGA. 
• Proficiency in FPGA design with expertise in SystemVerilog/VHDL/Verilog. 
• Hands-on experience in FPGA validation, simulation(Questa Sim), and static timing analysis. 
• Familiarity with Xilinx devices and Vivado toolchain. 
• Strong understanding of digital signal processing, RF systems, and wireless communication protocols (3GPP series).
• Familiar with Matlab.
• Strong understanding of digital circuit design and schematics. 
• Ability to multitask and solve complex problems across diverse areas while collaborating with multiple projects.  

Nice to Have Qualifications: 

• Proficiency in continuous integration and version control. 
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, TCL) for test and validation workflows.
• Exposure to test and measurement equipment and applications, synchronization, and time-critical applications. 
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills and a customer-centric approach. 
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with ambitious goals. 
• Strong team player.

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