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Aurelius Systems

Operations Specialist

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed ... In addition to our San Francisco lab, we've opened a Detroit manufacturing hub and we field test ...

Aurelius Systems

Operations Specialist

Sonoma, CA · On-site

Aurelius Systems is a VC backed defense tech startup building autonomous, edge deployed directed ... In addition to our San Francisco lab, we've opened a Detroit manufacturing hub and we field test ...

Apple

Bluetooth MAC Systems Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$184K - $324K/yr

... technologies that transform the user experience at the product level. All of this is driven by a ... If you enjoy a fast-paced and challenging environment, collaborate with people across different ...

Apple

Sensing & Imaging FPGA Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA

$122K - $214K/yr

Work hands on in the lab with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers while ... technologies and contribute to technology roadmaps for future Apple products Preferred ...

Apple

Sensing & Imaging FPGA Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$175K - $308K/yr

Work hands on in the lab with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers while ... technologies and contribute to technology roadmaps for future Apple products Preferred ...

Apple

Sensing & Imaging FPGA Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA

$122K - $214K/yr

Work hands on in the lab with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers while ... technologies and contribute to technology roadmaps for future Apple products Preferred ...

Apple

Sensing & Imaging FPGA Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$175K - $308K/yr

Work hands on in the lab with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers while ... technologies and contribute to technology roadmaps for future Apple products Preferred ...

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Infographic showing various Fast Lab Tech job openings in Santa Rosa, CA as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,238 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

R&D Tech Specialist

Santa Rosa, CA • On-site

Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$72K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Keysight Technologies rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview

Keysight is 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 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.

About the Job
This critical position has an opportunity to shape Keysight’s future product architectures and impact the World around us by creating and delivering new measurement capability. You will apply your skills to all phases of the product development process.  This is your opportunity to join a team that is bringing to market some of the most advanced solutions in the world. While part of a team, you will also be working independently on your priorities and tasks. The scope and complexity of your tasks will be based on your existing knowledge and capabilities as well as how fast you can acquire new skills.

About the Team
As an RF/Microwave Technician you will be part of Keysight Lab’s mm-Wave subsystems design group. Our group designs leading mm-wave front-end products that address a variety of market applications (5G, 6G, Automotive Radar, Aero/Defense) partnering with our Centers of Excellence and Industry Solutions Groups.


Responsibilities

•Evaluate novel RF/Microwave signal conditioning components in several different cutting edge technology platforms.
• Work within a multi-discipline project team to support new products and ensure new designs meet both internal and customer requirements.
• Work with our internal and external manufacturing partners to prototype designs and bring them to manufacturing


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• AS in Electronics or equivalent.
• Experience with electronics and RF principles.
• Proficiency with PCB assembly.
• Works well in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to generate new ideas.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Organizes work effectively and uses available resources.
Desired Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in the RF/mm wave/microwave fields.
• Proficiency with high frequency measurement systems.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with an emphasis in RF and Microwave principles.

Pay Range:

USD $72,140.00 - USD $120,230.00 Year

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications
• AS in Electronics or equivalent.
• Experience with electronics and RF principles.
• Proficiency with PCB assembly.
• Works well in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to generate new ideas.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Organizes work effectively and uses available resources.
Desired Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in the RF/mm wave/microwave fields.
• Proficiency with high frequency measurement systems.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with an emphasis in RF and Microwave principles.

Pay Range:

USD $72,140.00 - USD $120,230.00 Year

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

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