RF/MW Solutions Engineer

Anite; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight is seeking an RF/Microwave Solution Engineer to support Aerospace & Defense customers in pre‑ and post‑sales engagements. You will apply RF, microwave, and mmWave instrumentation to address measurement challenges across radar, EW, and satellite domains, including UK programs such as GCAP.

UK citizenship is required; this is a field‑based role with the ability to transport test equipment to customer sites and deliver workshops and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• BSc in Electronics Engineering required; MSc preferred (RF/MW/mmW).
• Experience with Aerospace & Defense systems and RF measurements (VNA, signal/spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Knowledge of radar, EW, satellite/space communications, and associated test challenges.
• Programming experience (Python, MATLAB, C#, or C/C++) for automation and test workflows.
• Strong technical problem‑solving and customer communication skills.
• UK citizenship required.
• Field‑based role; ability to transport test equipment to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and map to Keysight measurement solutions.
• Configure, demonstrate, and validate RF/MW/mmWave test systems using Keysight instruments and software.
• Support pre‑sales activities: technical discussions, demos, evaluations, and proposals.
• Support post‑sales activities: system deployment, measurement verification, and customer enablement.
• Lead customer interactions from a technical perspective.
• Deliver technical workshops, seminars, and system‑level measurement sessions.
• Collaborate with sales, application engineers, and industry solution teams to support A/D programs.

Skills

RF measurements

Programming experience

Technical problem solving

Customer communication

Education

BSc in Electronics Engineering

MSc in RF/MW/mmW

Tools

VNA

Signal/Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

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 ~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.

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.
Keysight is seeking an RF/Microwave Solution Engineer to support Aerospace & Defense customers in pre‑and post‑sales engagements. The role focuses on applying Keysight RF, microwave, and mmWave instrumentation to address customer measurement challenges across radar, electronic warfare, satellite, and secure communications domains, including UK programs such as GCAP.

Due to involvement with A&D clients, holding a UK citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer technical requirements and map them to appropriate Keysight measurement solutions
• Configure, demonstrate, and validate RF/MW/mmWave test systems using existing Keysight instruments and software
• Support pre‑sales activities: technical discussions, demos, evaluations, and proposals
• Support post‑sales activities: system deployment, measurement verification, and customer enablement
• Lead customer interactions from a technical engineering perspective
• Deliver technical workshops, seminars, and system‑level measurement sessions
• Collaborate with sales, application engineers, and industry solution teams to support A/D programs

Qualifications

• BSc in Electronics Engineering required; MSc preferred (RF/MW/mmW)
• Experience with Aerospace & Defense systems and RF measurements (VNA, signal/spectrum analyzers, signal generators)
• Knowledge of radar, EW, satellite/space communications, and associated test challenges
• Programming experience (Python, MATLAB, C#, or C/C++) for automation and test workflows
• Strong technical problem‑solving and customer communication skills
• UK citizenship required
• Field‑based role; ability to transport test equipment to customer sites

Preferred Technical Background

• RF/uW/mmW communications and component test
• Radar and pulsed RF applications, EW testing
• Space and satellite communication systems
• Communication standards (5G NR, LTE, 802.11)

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