Keysight Technologies · 1 week ago
Optical-Mechanical Research Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $267K/yr
10+ years expKeysight Technologies is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs in electronic design and testing. The Optical-Mechanical Research Engineer will work on applied research projects, inventing and developing technologies for commercialization, with a focus on optical and photonic solutions.
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Hiring Manager
MaryEllen Dickerson
Responsibilities
Identify emerging photonic packaging or mounting technologies early and how they can best be harnessed for Keysight
Invent and design optical or photonic packaging and mounting concepts or implementations to significantly impact Keysight’s businesses
Implement these innovative concepts in prototype hardware to prove feasibility
Work with Keysight’s businesses to transfer the technology into commercial products
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of experience and a B.S, or 5 years of experience and a M.S or 3 years and a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to create innovative mechanical engineering solutions for optical or photonic applications
Deep understanding of machining principles and processes
Experience designing tooling and fixtures
Hands-on work experience in a laboratory setting and proficiency in using inspection equipment
Extensive experience with 3D CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX), FEA analysis tools, and physical prototyping
Opto-mechanical or photonics packaging design experience
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Proficiency documenting designs for fabrication including experience with GD&T
Self-motivated with an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
Preferred
Expertise in materials science and material selection in opto-mechanical design
Familiarity with photonics integrated circuit (PIC) technologies
Experience designing tools and fixtures to aid in alignment, fabrication, gluing, and assembly of lasers, lenses, interferometers, PICs, or optical components
Familiarity with optical design principles and ray tracing software (Code V, Zemax, or equivalent)
Familiarity with micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS)
Familiarity with nano-opto-electro-mechanical systems (NOEMS)
Lab automation - instrument control and data acquisition
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, Accident, Disability insurance
Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
401(k) Plan
Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
Paid Family Leave
Discounts, Perks
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Company
Keysight Technologies
Keysight Technologies is an electronic measurement company.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (83)
2024 (67)
2023 (122)
2022 (110)
2021 (93)
2020 (113)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.35BKey Investors
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
2025-04-10Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-10-02Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-09-15Grant
Leadership Team
Satish Dhanasekaran
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Brad Doerr
Vice President and General Manager
Recent News
2026-01-11
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