Researcher-IC Design 3

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aniteSanta Clara (CA)

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Senior

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$152,470 per year

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About the role

Overview: 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.
Responsibilities
About the Job: At Keysight Laboratories, our researchers work on groundbreaking projects from our dynamic research portfolio, striving to deliver breakthrough technologies for Keysight. As a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in inventing, developing, and validating cutting-edge integrated photonic technologies. If successful, your efforts will enable new and breakthrough Keysight products and be used by many customers to accelerate their own innovations. This role requires a strong foundation in both measurement science and the theoretical principles and practical applications of PICs. We're looking for someone who is passionate about innovation, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to drive impactful changes in the photonics field.
About the Team: Keysight Laboratories serves as Keysight's central research hub, committed to creating world-class electronic and photonic technologies that power next-generation solutions. You'll join a diverse, inclusive, and multi-disciplinary team of talented professionals from various fields, including mm-waves, photonics, precision mechanical design, and software development. Our culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a tangible difference.
Responsibilities: As a PIC Researcher in Keysight Laboratories, you will apply your integrated photonic expertise as part of our team to propose, develop, and implement innovative yet practical solutions to technically challenging problems. Your initial work will include theoretical analysis, photonic device simulations, PIC layout, and PIC component measurements. PIC researchers are asked to: Identify new technologies early and how they can best be harnessed for Keysight Invent new measurement concepts or implementations to significantly impact Keysight's businesses Implement these innovative concepts in actual hardware and software to prove feasibility Work with Keysight's businesses to transfer the technology into commercial products. This position requires close collaboration with colleagues and must be performed on-site at our Santa Clara, California office to foster innovation and teamwork effectively. Relocation is available for this position.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Completed Ph. D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics)Demonstrated ability to perform innovative research in integrated photonics Deep understanding of optical waveguide theory (mode solving, confinement, polarization, dispersion)PIC simulation, design, and layout experience (RSoft, Lumerical, Tidy 3D, IPKISS, KLayout)Extensive hands-on PIC component characterization experience Familiarity with die- or wafer-level optical and electrical probing of passive and active PIC devices Strong written and verbal English communication skills Self-motivated with an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
Desired Qualifications: Experience with script-based PIC layout Familiarity with commercial PIC foundry tape-out processes Experience in RF or microwave simulation and design Experience with circuit-level simulations (ADS, INTERCONNECT, VPI)Photonic or electronic packaging experience Lab automation with Python - instrument control and data acquisition The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below. Santa Clara, CA pay range: min $152,470.00-max $254,120.00
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus ProgramUS Employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, dental and vision Health Savings Account Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Life, Accident, Disability insurance Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health 401(k) Plan Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays Paid Family Leave Discounts, Perks Tuition Reimbursement Adoption AssistanceESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)#LI-EY1 Careers Privacy Statement Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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