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R&D Embedded Firmware Engineer

Keysight Technologies
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Budd Lake
Sep 17, 2025
Overview

R&D Embedded Firmware Engineer - Budd Lake, NJ

Keysight Technologies, the world's largest test and measurement equipment manufacturer, has an outstanding research and development full-time position available for an electrical engineer or computer engineer to work in Keysight's Budd Lake, NJ office. Keysight is on 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.

The Budd Lake, NJ site is primarily devoted to the design, manufacture, and marketing of Keysight's power supply solutions. These products range from multi-kilowatt switching supplies, AC sources, 30kW regenerative power solutions, solar array simulators, to AC grid emulators up to 1MW in power.


Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and skill set in firmware design working in a collaborative R&D environment consisting of hardware, FPGA, and firmware designers. Skills in the area of Linux development, C++ and scripting languages along with basic knowledge of discrete time systems theory and digital design are ideal. Exposure to power electronics is desirable but not required.


Qualifications

Qualifications include:

  • BS/MS Electrical Engineer or Computer Engineering
    • Graduation must be completed by May 2026
  • Strong experience with the Linux operating system and embedded Linux development
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills. Be able to create code that is clear, efficient, maintainable, and well documented.
    • C++ OOP embedded development experience is a great plus
  • Experience in multi-threaded and/or embedded systems programming and debugging
  • The ability to work within an existing code base and adapt to its style
  • Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate ideas, issues and solutions
  • Experience with build systems and integrating them with CI/CD pipelines
  • Computer networking knowledge and experience with sniffing and diagnosing networking issues
  • Familiarity with Agile software development
  • Understanding of secure software principles and practices

Highly desirable skills include:

  • Experience with communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C, UART)
  • Understanding of electrical fundamentals and electronic instrumentation
  • Familiarity with power supplies and electronic measurement devices
  • Experience with and an understanding of GIT
  • Exposure to customizing embedded Linux distributions with tools such as Yocto/Buildroot. U-Boot customization is a plus
  • Exposure to HDL design, Xilinx and Altera Cyclone tool chains and SystemVerilog
  • Experience with coding, simulating, testing, and debugging HDL designs
  • FPGA digital signal processing and feedback control system experience

Due to US visa restrictions, only candidates that can legally work in the US on a continuous basis without any type of sponsorship will be considered.

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.

Pay is based on experience, education and skills, most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

NJ pay range: MIN $75,210 - MAX $125,340

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

Full-time US Employees may be eligible for the following 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 with matching options
  • 20 days Flexible Time Off per year, and 12 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts, Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • ESPP (Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
  • Opportunities to interact with some of the world's top engineers and scientists
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