Analog/RF IC Layout Design Engineer
Keysight Technologies | |
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
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United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs | |
May 26, 2026 | |
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Overview
Keysightis 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 moreabout 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 Keysight Technologies has been and will continue to be the world's premier measurement company. Keysight Technologies has an opening for an Analog Layout Engineer in its ASIC/MMIC Design Center in Colorado Springs. This specific position is to support a team of ASIC/MMIC designers by laying out full custom BiCMOS, CMOS, and bipolar (e.g., InP/GaAs) ICs for leading-edge test and measurement products. Through close collaboration with IC designers and experts in IC technologies and IC design tools, you'll help create breakthrough components for new Keysight products. The position also requires tools and CAD knowledge to develop methodologies and automation to increase productivity and effectiveness. Job Aspects include: Creating transistor level layout views from schematics, spanning from cell-level up through top-level and full-chip assembly Completing Design Rule Checking (DRC), Layout-vs-Schematic (LVS), Antenna Checks, and maintaining Layout XL compliance Placing device primitives using best practices for thermal and device matching, like common centroid, dummy matching, RF symmetry, interdigitation, etc. Soliciting IC designers for advice and feedback on critical circuit nodes, matching requirements, current density requirements, and other critical parameters for circuit success Knowledge of electro-migration (EMIR) and how to best prevent and correct its effects Understanding of metal density requirements and proper ways to address this type of DRC error Assisting the design team with IC floorplanning, creating grid cells and other custom layouts Coordinating layout activities with other layout engineers and contractors Complete chip level sign-off verifications Qualifications Must have qualifications:
Additional skills that are nice to have:
ITAR statement: This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals,lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Departmentof State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items.Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight's ability to obtain any required government authorizations. We are unable to support visa sponsorship for this position. Careers Privacy Statement Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below. MIN $119,960.00 - MAX $199,930.00 Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
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paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
May 26, 2026