Lab Security Engineer

Overview

Keysight is at 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.

This role combines technical expertise in hardware security evaluation with strong organizational and communication skills to ensure efficient lab processes. You will play a critical part in delivering high‑assurance technologies and supporting a state‑of‑the‑art lab environment aligned with global certification standards.

Responsibilities

Support remote Security Analysts in their lab activities

related to security evaluation services and R&D.

Be physically present in the lab five days a week

to support hands‑on activities and ensure operational continuity.

Ensure optimal lab functionality

by preparing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment, while managing inventory tracking and proper use of all lab items.

Maintain compliance and operational standards

through adherence to lab policies, supporting audits, and supporting shipping and logistics for secure and quality‑controlled resource handling.

Perform

hardware security evaluations

(fault injection, side‑channel analysis, vulnerability analysis) on secure ICs and embedded systems.

Perform embedded system teardown and analysis , documenting hardware architecture and identifying potential attack surfaces.

Conduct security reviews and assessments , including evaluation of design documentation, vulnerability analysis, and hardware‑based testing using tools like oscilloscopes and JTAG interfaces.

Collaborate with engineering teams

to provide security recommendations and prepare detailed reports on risks and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in

Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Computer Engineering

or equivalent experience.

Ability to build and troubleshoot electronics for evaluation testing.

Hands‑on experience

in tearing down embedded systems (Smart Cards, Secure ICs, SoCs) and advanced soldering.

Strong

organizational skills

for lab operations, including inventory and compliance.

Excellent

communication skills

for cross‑functional collaboration and reporting.

Familiarity with lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, oscilloscope probes, etc.) and embedded programming (C, C++, Assembly).

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced technical environment; occasional travel may be required.

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Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Santa Clara, CA – Pay Range : MIN $122,580.00 – MAX $195,330.00

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