6G Product Planner

Anite; Oulu; On-site; EUR 161,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight seeks a senior technical leader to drive innovation and shape the product strategy and roadmap for next-generation wireless protocol test solutions focusing on AI and 6G readiness. You will guide system architecture, engage with R&D to prioritise features, and align offerings with evolving wireless deployments.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with marketing and sales, and contribute to patents and technical publications, ensuring market-leading test and measurement capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 12+ years in wireless communications with emphasis on standards, development or testing.

Responsibilities

• Influence product roadmap for wireless protocol test platforms (UE, network, core testing).
• Translate technology priorities into concrete technical requirements.
• Partner with R&D to prioritize features based on feasibility and business impact.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, and sales.

Skills

Product planning

Technical leadership

Wireless protocols

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

Network simulators

Protocol analyzers

Lab test systems

Job description

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.

This role will be that of a senior technical leader responsible for driving innovation and influence in shaping the product strategy and roadmap for next-generation wireless protocol test solutions for 6G, with focus on AI, Agentic AI, and other forward-looking areas. This role envisions technology foresight, understanding industry trends and market-driven product planning to ensure industry-leading test and measurement offerings.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate a bird’s eye view and perspective of the industry trends, looking into the 3-5 year horizons, and mapping those insights into broad based product strategy
• Influence product roadmap for wireless protocol test platforms (UE, network, and core testing)
• Partner with R&D to prioritize features based on technical feasibility and business impact
• Translate technology priorities into concrete technical requirements

Technical Architecture & Innovation

• Provide system-level architecture guidance for protocol test solutions
• Ensure alignment of products with evolving wireless technologies and deployments
• Drive innovation in:
• AI-native workflows in protocol validation, network optimization, and adjacent areas, both in commercial solutions as well as internal toolchains
• Protocol emulation and simulation
• End-to-end network testing
• Cloud-native and virtualized test solutions
• Contribute to patents, whitepapers, and technical publications

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with:
• R&D (feature definition and implementation)
• Marketing (positioning and messaging)
• Sales (customer engagement and solution support)
• Mentor senior engineers and act as a technical authority within the organization
• Support key customer engagements with deep technical insights

Qualifications:

Education

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Experience

• 12+ years in wireless communications, with strong focus on:
• 3GPP standardization contributions
• Wireless protocol development or testing
• Experience in product planning or technical product management

Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of:

• 5G NR protocol stack (RRC, MAC, PHY interactions)
• Leading 6G technology candidates and trends
• LTE and legacy technologies
• Core network signaling (5GC, EPC)

Strong understanding of:

• Conformance and interoperability testing
• Test methodologies and automation

Familiarity with:

• Network simulators, protocol analyzers, and lab test systems

Business & Strategic Skills

• Ability to connect standards evolution to commercial product opportunities
• Strong analytical skills for market and competitive analysis
• Experience defining product requirements and influencing roadmap decisions

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence without authority across global teams
• Strong industry presence and credibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Active rapporteur or leadership role within 3GPP
• Experience with 5G-Advanced or early 6G research
• Background in test and measurement industry
• Exposure to business strategy frameworks

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