Digital Hardware Design Engineer

$143,000 - $143,000/Yr

Keysight - Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time

Santa Rosa, CA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our team in Santa Rosa, California, is responsible for designing, developing, and testing new products that cater to a wide range of markets including communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor. As a Digital Hardware Design Engineer, you will be part of a collaborative team that includes electrical, mechanical, software, process, and manufacturing engineers, all working together to create comprehensive solutions for our customers. In this role, your primary responsibilities will involve developing, designing, and troubleshooting digital circuits and assemblies for Keysight products. You will be tasked with designing electronic circuit boards utilizing FPGAs, digitizers, DACs, memory, multiplexers, regulators, ASICs, and other electronic components. Collaboration is key, as you will assist in instrument architecture decisions alongside other engineers and work closely with marketing and manufacturing teams. Your work will involve using simulation, schematic capture, and layout tools, and you will be responsible for documenting your designs thoroughly, including design goals, core concepts, theory of operation, detailed design information, and troubleshooting techniques. Additionally, you will facilitate the transition of your designs to full production and delivery, ensuring that they meet the high standards of quality and performance expected at Keysight.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and troubleshoot digital circuits and assemblies for Keysight products.
• Design electronic circuit boards using FPGAs, digitizers, DACs, memory, multiplexers, regulators, ASICs, and other electronic components.
• Assist in instrument architecture decisions with other engineers.
• Collaborate with marketing and manufacturing teams to ensure product success.
• Utilize simulation, schematic capture, and layout tools in the design process.
• Document designs including design goals, core concepts, theory of operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Facilitate the transition of designs to full production and delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. Degree or equivalent work experience in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering with an emphasis on digital design.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in digital design.
• Experience with hardware circuit board design of digital assemblies including FPGAs and DRAM.
• Proficiency in circuit analysis and design, CAD schematic tools, circuit simulation tools, and design evaluation.
• Ability to evaluate alternative circuit approaches and develop robust designs.
• Self-motivated, quick-learner with excellent analytical skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence and dedication to quality.
• Ability to work across teams and cultures.
• Desire to work on-site in Santa Rosa, California.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in programming and simulating Verilog or VHDL designs in FPGAs.
• Experience in firmware or software development.
• Knowledge of communication systems, including architectural tradeoffs and partitioning impacts.
• Experience with Mentor or similar design tools including schematic capture and layout.
• Experience with electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP).