Mixed-Signal Designer

Overview

Keysightis 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 moreabout what we do.

Our award-winningculture 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.

About The Job

This position will be situated within Keysight Laboratories in Bochum, where cutting‑edge application‑specific integrated circuits (ASICs) are developed to drive performance breakthroughs and set our electronic test and measurement products apart. At Keysight, we cultivate a collaborative engineering environment that values teamwork, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence in crafting the highest performance analog and mixed‑signal integrated circuits.

Responsibilities

Joining the Mixed‑Signal ASIC Design section, you’ll become part of a team developing custom ASIC data converter solutions for GHz applications. Your responsibilities will include implementing core ADC and DAC structures, designing streaming I/O data paths, and contributing to the measurement and emulation of communication transceiver ASICs in CMOS and BiCMOS technologies. Our focus is on innovating the next generation of high‑performance mixed‑signal ASICs, giving Keysight’s test and measurement products a competitive edge in performance and cost‑effectiveness. These ASICs will facilitate the generation and characterization of cutting‑edge high‑speed signals such as serial links and RF waveforms. Join our team and leverage your IC design knowledge and experience to contribute to the development of the world’s fastest and most accurate measurement ICs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• PhD. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, with thesis work on mixed‑signal IC design preferred, or an M.S. in Electrical Engineering with substantial experience in IC design are required.
• Demonstrated experience in mixed‑signal circuit design, including experience through a complete design and fabrication cycle
• A strong working knowledge of (higher) GHz clock, DAC, and in particular ADC circuits
• Experience in designing high‑speed analog and mixed‑signal circuits in CMOS or BiCMOS technologies,
• Experience must include both, transistor level design and physical design,
• Experience with mixed‑signal building blocks and integrated systems, such as PLLs, DACs, Serializers, ADCs, or wideband amplifiers
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, and strong ability to document and present results
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills to work in dynamic environment as part of multiple teams working on multiple projects and collaborate cross‑functionally with a team‑oriented mindset,
• Ability to troubleshoot, and drive to root cause on difficult problems

Desired Qualifications

• Solid background in device modelling, thermal design, and IC package design
• A sound understanding of the underlying semiconductor technologies and devices and their parasitics, enabling creative design to push circuit limits
• Understanding of signal integrity and EM issues
• Preferred experience with at least the 65 nm process node
• Experience with mixed‑mode simulation of analog and digital blocks, including behavioral modelling of analog circuits, using tools like Verilog or Verilog A for simulation
• Familiarity with programming and scripting languages to enable automation in the design, simulation, and testing of ICs
• Ability to perform hands‑on measurements using state‑of‑the‑art test and measurement equipment and techniques
• Experience with synthesized digital design flows, using RTL descriptions to deliver verified netlists for physical synthesis
• A highly self‑motivated mindset to accomplish all the tasks required to meet aggressive product development schedules and world class manufacturing expectations.

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. We offer you a highly competitive package. See our culture and German Benefits HERE.

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.