Aerospace and Defense Solutions Architect

Keysight Technologies; Las Rozas; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight is seeking a Solution Architect for Aerospace and Defense, translating customer requirements into robust test solutions using measurement technology and custom components.

The role covers design of systems including RADAR, EM spectrum, and secure communications, with international cooperation across Keysight R&D centers. Requires a Master’s degree and 5+ years in a technical, customer-facing role.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics.
• Fluent in English and local language; strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with RF test systems and design of complex test solutions.
• 5+ years in a technical, customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into an implementable solution using Keysight measurement tech and bespoke components.
• Define system and acceptance criteria and tests; act as the central liaison between customer and Keysight teams.
• Design test solutions for Aerospace and Defense including RADAR, EM spectrum, satellite and secure comms.

Skills

Fluent English + local language

Cross-cultural communication

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

EU Passport

Education

Master degree in Electronic Engineering

Master degree in Electrical Engineering

Master degree in Computer Science

Master degree in Physics

Tools

Matlab

C#

C++

Python

RF test systems

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.

Responsibilities

The main responsibility of the Solution Architect is to collect and translate customer requirements to an implementable, differentiated solution using Keysight’s measurement technology in combination with bespoke development and/or inclusion of commercially available components.

The task encompasses requirements collection, definition of system and acceptance criteria and tests. In this process the Solution Architect is the central person between customer and Keysight teams.

As an A/D Solution Architect the main responsibility is to design test solutions addressing the requirements of modern systems for the Aerospace and Defense market. Amongst others this includes test systems for RADAR, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, Satellite communication, as well as systems for military secure communications and cyber security verification and test.

The position requires international cooperation with colleagues world‑wide as well as various Keysight R&D centers. The solution architect is part of an international team focused on solutions acquisition and development organized in technology and industry teams for wireless, Aerospace and Defiance, and Digital.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Master degree in any of the following disciplines or equivalent:
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
• Technical Skills:
  • Up to date knowledge of Aerospace and Defense technologies and applications:
  • RADAR
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations
  • Space and Satellite
  • Secure Communications
  • Spectrum Monitoring and Signal Analysis
  • Experience with RF test systems and technologies.
  • Experience in designing complex test solutions.
  • Experience in Software Development with Matlab, C#, C++, Python.
  • Some experience with simulation and correlation of simulation to measurement.
• Soft skills:
  • Fluent in English + local language
  • Good communication skills (cross hierarchy, cultural, multi modal)
  • Good negotiation skills, ability to formulate trade‑off criteria (technical – commercial)
  • Comfortable presenting to larger audiences
  • Willingness to travel (domestic and international, multi day, multiple times per month)
  • EU Passport is a requirement
• Experience:
  • Relevant experience in RADAR and Electronic Warfare, Signal Processing and communications.
  • Minimum of five years in a technical, customer facing role.
• Considerations:
  • Test and verification experience, and/or senior level design validation / verification.
  • Not necessarily from Test & Measurement background.
  • Experience in definition and delivery of Statement of Work type consultancy projects.

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.