6G Product Planner

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL. is seeking a senior technical leader to drive innovation and shape the product strategy for next-generation wireless protocol test solutions focused on AI and 6G technology.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in wireless communications, including 3GPP standardization and wireless protocol development. Responsibilities include driving product innovation and collaborating across teams to ensure alignment with evolving technologies.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in wireless communications with strong focus on protocol development or testing.
• Experience in product planning or technical product management.
• Strong understanding of test methodologies and automation.

Responsibilities

• Influence product roadmap for wireless protocol test platforms.
• Drive innovation in AI-native workflows and protocol emulation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Sales.

Skills

5G NR protocol stack

Wireless protocol development/testing

3GPP standardization contributions

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

Network simulators

Protocol analyzers

Job description

Overview

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 a focus on AI, Agentic AI, and other forward‑looking areas. The role envisions technology foresight, understanding industry trends, and market‑driven product planning to ensure industry‑leading test and measurement offerings.

Responsibilities

Product Planning & Strategy

• Cultivate a bird’s eye view and perspective of industry trends, looking into the 3‑5 year horizons, and mapping those insights into a 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

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.