Job Description
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) is a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight’s solutions optimize networks and bring electronic products to market faster and at a lower cost with offerings from design simulation, to prototype validation, to manufacturing test, to optimization in networks and cloud environments. Customers span the worldwide communications ecosystem, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics end markets.
As a trusted advisor and market leader Keysight delivers innovations and measurement science expertise to help customers extract the best from their test environments while getting their products and solutions to market faster and at lower cost.
We’re recognized as a great place to work with 14,000 employees, working on the forefront of technology innovation in over 100 countries. We have a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and integrity. We leverage our corporate social responsibility framework to support our communities, nurture the next generation of engineers, and promote environmental sustainability. Learn more about what we do and how we do it at
Job Description
As a Mechanical Design Engineer in Keysight’s Aerospace & Defense Custom Solutions (ADCS) group you will work as part of a highly talented and passionate multi-discipline team that develops and delivers world class custom test solutions. You will utilize your technical expertise, innate curiosity and creativity to gain a deep understanding of customer needs, map out customer requirements and propose solutions. You will architect, design and develop solutions prior to delivery.
You will ultimately be responsible for the mechanical design aspects of complex test systems & fixtures. Typically, this includes close collaboration with Systems Engineers & PCB/A designers to incorporate custom electronics & specialized connectivity, as well as working with suppliers to select appropriate materials & manufacturing processes.
Our solutions interface to and make complex measurements on customer devices (such as radar and satellite systems and subassemblies), leveraging the latest test equipment from Keysight and 3rd parties. You will contribute throughout the project lifecycle; from proposal to acceptance and you will frequently and directly collaborate with customers at a technical level.
ADCS Edinburgh exists primarily to serve European customers. We operate as part of a worldwide team headquartered in Loveland, Colorado. We work with customers on a wide variety of technologies primarily in the radar and satellite domains. We collaborate with Keysight’s solutions, sales, and services teams to provide differentiated solutions that fit our customers’ unique needs.
Key Requirements:
* Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance
* 5+ years of relevant experience
* Demonstrated proficiency with CAD tools; e.g. Siemens NX (preferred) & Creo Direct Modeling (legacy)
* Working knowledge of electronics PCB/A realization processes
Desirable:
* The versatility needed to efficiently switch between activities and adopt roles as each project requires.
* Knowledge of project management & business processes
* Practical experience with 3D printers
* Experience in electronic test & measurement
The successful applicant will also have:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Analytical skills
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team and directly with customers
* A proven ability for practical (i.e. hands-on) problem-solving
* A methodical and thorough approach to revision control and documentation
Keysight UK's benefits include:
* Performance Related Salaries: Starting salaries commensurate with background / skills including relevant experience. Regular salary reviews with merit-based increases.
* Flexible Working Hours: Allows you to adjust your work schedule to fit in with your personal life.
* Pension Plan, Life Assurance, Healthcare, Employee Assistance Program,
* Holidays: Scotland - 28 days annual holiday plus 5 statutory days
* Company Activities, Training, and Cafeteria
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