Reliability Engineer - Compound Semiconductor ICs

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. Responsibilities Join a team at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, enabling the breakthrough technologies that differentiate Keysight's industry-leading design enablement solutions. As a Reliability Engineer , you will work hands-on with some of the world's most advanced compound semiconductor ICs and high-performance interconnect technologies that power next-generation RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, and high-speed digital products. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring that cutting-edge technologies meet the demanding performance, quality, and lifetime expectations of Keysight customers. You will collaborate closely with device engineers, process technologists, product designers, and manufacturing teams to evaluate, qualify, and continuously improve the technologies that form the foundation of Keysight's product leadership. If you are excited by advanced semiconductor technology, data-driven problem solving, and the challenge of ensuring reliability in products operating at the leading edge of performance, this role offers an opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact. What You'll Do Design, develop, and execute reliability qualification strategies for advanced compound semiconductor ICs, interposer technologies, and next-generation packaging and interconnect solutions. Evaluate emerging semiconductor and integration technologies, ensuring they meet the stringent reliability requirements of high-performance Test & Measurement applications. Apply advanced statistical and data analysis techniques to identify reliability risks, understand failure mechanisms, and guide technology development decisions. Build and expand reliability characterization infrastructure, enabling the rapid assessment of new technologies while supporting future growth in capability and test capacity. Partner with technology development, product engineering, and manufacturing teams to translate reliability data into action that drives product success. Communicate results to technical and business stakeholders, influencing technology roadmaps and qualification decisions. Qualifications Qualifications & What Will Help You Succeed We're looking for a highly motivated engineer or scientist who is excited by the challenge of developing and qualifying the advanced semiconductor technologies that power Keysight's industry-leading measurement solutions. This role is well-suited for candidates with experience in either  semiconductor device reliability  or  advanced interconnect and packaging reliability . The strongest candidates will bring expertise spanning both domains and enjoy solving reliability challenges that arise across the entire technology stack—from transistor-level degradation mechanisms to package- and system-level interconnect reliability. Required Qualifications This role requires a combination of practical hands-on experience, academic and analytical skills B.S.  in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (or equivalent industry experience). Candidates must have proven experience in 1 or more of the following key areas  Strong understanding of  transistor and diode operation , including device characteristics, performance tradeoffs, and failure mechanisms. Solid foundation in  semiconductor device physics  and the underlying principles governing device behavior and reliability. AND/OR Experience with  advanced interposer, packaging, and interconnect technologies , including an understanding of the physical mechanisms that influence long-term reliability and performance. In addition, we are looking for the following skills  Strong background in  probability, statistics, and data analysis , with the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from complex datasets. Excellent  analytical and problem-solving skills , with a demonstrated ability to investigate challenging technical issues and develop data-driven solutions. Effective  communication and interpersonal skills , enabling productive collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams. A high level of  ownership, accountability, initiative, and self-motivation , with a proactive approach to tackling technical challenges and driving results. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of  III-V semiconductor technologies  and the physics of high-performance compound semiconductor devices. Experience with  high-frequency device technologies , including device fabrication, process integration, characterization, or reliability evaluation. Hands-on experience applying  Statistical Process Control (SPC)  and  Design of Experiments (DOE)  methodologies in a research, development, or manufacturing environment. What Sets Exceptional Candidates Apart Expertise in both  semiconductor device reliability and advanced interconnect/package reliability . A passion for understanding how advanced semiconductor technologies work—and why they fail. The ability to connect  device physics, reliability behavior, and statistical analysis  to solve complex engineering problems. Curiosity and enthusiasm for working on technologies operating at the forefront of  RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, and heterogeneous integration performanc