- Bachelor's or Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Computer Science.
- Typically 8+ years of relevant experience
- System design expertise
- Block diagram development against requirements
- System and sub-system interface definition
- In Test & Measurement; i.e. using instrumentation, remote control, and test automation (desirable)
- Working knowledge of RF design concepts & test
- Transmitter and receiver design principles; radio propagation and antenna principles; analog & digital modulation
- RF Amplifiers, Filters, Couplers, Splitters, Switches
- Measurements: Power Meter, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Time Domain, Calibration.
- Working knowledge of analog/digital electronics design & test
- Analog / high-speed digital design principles
- Serial/parallel communications standards
- Schematic capture, circuit layout fundamentals (decoupling, current handling, ground planes, controlled impedance tracking)
- System Simulation (e.g. ADS, SPICE); Measurement Uncertainty Analysis
- Experience with Microsoft software development products (Visual Studio for C++, C# and .NET) (desirable)
- Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and directly with customers
- A passion and proven ability for practical problem-solving
- A methodical and thorough approach to documentation and test
- Knowledge of project management & business processes
- The ability & drive to organize their work in a complex, multi-national environment.
- The versatility needed to efficiently switch between activities and adopt roles as each project requires.
Electronics Design Engineer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Keysight Technologies
Description
Job Description
Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights to the world's visionaries and innovators 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. Our technical solutions – and our methods for creating them – help connect and secure the world. Learn more about what we do and how we do it.
Our powerful culture has led to us being independently recognized on Fortune 100's Best Companies List and we are "Great Place to Work" Certified. We're driven, collaborative, ethical, and curious, and we value all ideas, especially bold ones. And our culture extends far beyond our own walls. Our corporate social responsibility efforts support our communities, nurture the next generation of engineers, and promote environmental sustainability.
About the job
As a Systems / Applications Engineer in Keysight's Aerospace & Defense Custom Solutions (ADCS) group, you will work as part of a highly talented and passionate multi-discipline team that develops and delivers world-class custom test solutions. You will utilize your technical expertise, innate curiosity, and creativity to gain a deep understanding of customer needs, map out customer requirements and propose solutions. You will architect, design and develop solutions prior to delivery.
You will ultimately be responsible for designing RF and electronic hardware to interface to and make complex measurements on customer devices (such as radar and satellite systems and parts thereof), leveraging the latest test equipment from Keysight and 3rd parties. You will contribute throughout the project lifecycle; from proposal to acceptance and you will frequently and directly collaborate with customers at a technical level.
ADCS Edinburgh exists primarily to serve European customers. We operate as part of a worldwide team headquartered in Loveland, Colorado. We work with customers on a wide variety of technologies primarily in the Radar, Electronic Warfare, and Satellite domains. We collaborate with Keysight's solutions, sales, and services teams to provide differentiated solutions that fit our customers' unique needs.
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What we offer
A place within an exciting company At Keysight we develop with our visionary, market-leading, and highly innovative customers breakthroughs that connect and secure the world. See our culture and UK Benefits.
At Keysight, Inclusion, Equity & Diversity is an integral part of our core values. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. We believe everyone should be respected in the workplace and in their communities regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any protected class. We continuously challenge ourselves to grow in our understanding of inclusion by engaging in a wide variety of diversity programs, initiatives, employee network groups and mentoring/development. This is Keysight – People and Culture - YouTube