R&D Hardware Design Engineer (FPGA)

About the position

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 powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Work with a collaborative team of FPGA engineers designing functionality for next-generation electronic products.
• Own specific functional blocks within a project's FPGA architecture.
• Run verification of your FPGA design through simulation. Complete verification on real hardware.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to test and debug designs within a product (such as software and adjacent hardware teams).
• Apply FPGA knowledge and skills to represent your discipline among a collaborative design team. Help your team weigh tradeoffs and solve problems.
• Continue to grow in your discipline and learn new skills as necessary to make your team successful.

Requirements

• BS/MSEE
• 1-2 years relevant experience
• Experience with Verilog or VHDL
• Ability to design, verify, and debug synchronous and asynchronous digital circuits
• Understanding of circuit theory, transmission line theory, and high-speed signal fundamentals
• Experience with CAD/CAE design tools
• Good analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and tackle challenging tasks
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies

Nice-to-haves

• 2-4 years relevant experience
• MSEE
• Experience designing, verifying and debugging analog and digital circuits
• Printed circuit board design experience including experience with high speed signal integrity
• Familiarity with FPGA architectures and synthesis tools.
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.