R&D Hardware Design Engineer (FPGA)

Full-time

Colorado Springs, CO

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

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.