Photonic Instrument Development Engineer; Advanced

Overview

Keysight is at 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 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.

• Drive development of optical/photonic test and measurement instruments
• Definition, test and validation of optical designs and PICs
• Test and data analysis of individual components, assemblies and instruments
• Definition and implementation of calibration routines
• Responsible for writing, debugging and testing test software
• Participating in meetings with colleagues to present and discuss results

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of work experience or Master’s degree plus 2 year of work experience in physics, electrical/electronic engineering or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in photonics and/or PICs (analysis, design, simulation)
• Demonstrated knowledge about optical components and/or photonic systems
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with fiber‑optic equipment
• Solid programming skills for data analysis, (e.g. Python, Matlab)
• Good communication and presentation skills and an approach to solve problems analytically
• Ability to work in a multi-site, multi-cultural global team environment
• Very good English written and verbal communication skills

• PhD in physics, electrical/electronic engineering or related discipline plus 2 years of work experience in industry
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with optical design software, e.g. Zemax, Ansys/Lumerical
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in PIC testing
• Knowledge about direct‑detection and coherent optical communication systems
• German language skills

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.