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.
Keysight Technologies in Germany is looking for a photonics R&D engineer, who ideally also knows about software or electronics development, to support our photonics R&D activities. In this role, you will get the opportunity to work in a highly motivated international team on the next generation of photonic test and measurement instruments.
The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of optics/photonics and practical experience in fiber-optics and/or Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). Experience in firmware development or electronics design is considered an advantage.
Candidates are expected to work onsite in Boeblingen at least 3 days a week. Full-time office presence is expected if project tasks/progress require so.
Responsibilities:
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Drive development of optical/photonic test and measurement instruments
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Definition, test and validation of optical designs and PICs
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Test and data analysis of individual components, assemblies and instruments
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Definition and implementation of calibration routines
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Responsible for writing, debugging and testing test software
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Participating in meetings with colleagues to present and discuss results
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of work experience or Master’s degree plus 4 years of work experience in physics, electrical/electronic engineering or related discipline
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Successfully completed projects in analysis, design, simulation of photonic components/PICs
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Demonstrated knowledge about optical components and/or photonic systems
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Demonstrated hands-on experience with fiber-optic equipment
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Solid programming skills for data analysis, (e.g. Python, Matlab)
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Good communication and presentation skills and an approach to solve problems analytically
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Ability to work in a multi-site, multi-cultural global team environment
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Very good English written and verbal communication skills
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PhD in physics, electrical/electronic engineering or related discipline plus 3 years of work experience in industry
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Successfully completed projects in optical design software, e.g. Zemax, Ansys/Lumerical
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Successfully completed projects in PIC testing
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Knowledge about direct-detection and coherent optical communication systems
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German language skills
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