Senior Solution Engineer – AI/ML, Digital Photonics & Aerospace/Defense Technologies

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 143,050 - 238,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking an experienced Solution Engineer to join its AI team within Software & AI Labs. This expert‑level role combines deep domain knowledge in Digital Photonics and Aerospace/Defense with hands‑on AI/ML engineering.

The successful candidate will drive data and test‑case generation for AI model training on real bench hardware, develop and deploy ML models against that data, and coordinate with internal business units and MLEs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience, including customer-facing technical roles.
• Hands-on expertise with T&M equipment – oscilloscopes, BERTs, AWGs, and/or signal generators/analyzers – including remote programming and test automation (Python, SCPI, PyVISA, IVI; C# and OpenTAP a plus).
• Strong ML engineering skills: Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow, and classical signal processing applied to time-series, RF, or optical waveform data.
• Solid RF and/or high-speed digital fundamentals: modulation, EVM, BER, jitter etc.
• Domain depth in at least one of: optical/photonics test or radar/EW
• Export-controlled defense technology exposure requires U.S. Persons qualification per ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scripts and automation for instrument control and customer testing.
• Lead data-generation campaigns in the Data Generation Lab on our AI Platform.
• Develop, train, and validate ML models for measurement science problems.
• Convert workflows into AI skills so instruments can be operated through AI-driven pipelines.
• Coordinate with business units and MLEs for high-quality data generation.
• Act as a primary customer interface for the AI Development Platform in photonics and A&D engagements.
• Lead technical discussions, demonstrations, and POC initiatives with customers and R&D teams.
• Deliver training and ongoing technical support to ensure customer success; build strategic customer relationships.

Skills

ML engineering

Python

RF fundamentals

Time-series analysis

Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's in EE/Physics

Master's in EE/Physics

PhD in EE/related

Tools

SCPI

PyVISA

IVI

C#

OpenTAP

Job description

Overview

Keysight is on 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.

Position Summary:

Keysight Technologies is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Solution Engineer to join its AI team within Software & AI Labs. This expert‑level role combines deep domain knowledge in Digital Photonics (real‑time and sampling oscilloscopes, BERTs, arbitrary waveform generators) and Aerospace/Defense (signal sources, radar and EW test) with hands‑on AI/ML engineering. The successful candidate will drive data and test‑case generation for AI model training on real bench hardware, develop and deploy ML models against that data, and coordinate with internal business units and Machine Learning Engineers (MLEs).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain custom scripts and automation solutions for instrument control and customer testing requirements across scopes, BERTs, AWGs, signal sources, and radar test setups (SCPI, PyVISA, instrument APIs).
• Lead data‑generation campaigns in the Data Generation Lab on our AI Platform – designing measurement plans and producing high‑quality datasets for AI model training.
• Develop, train, and validate ML models for measurement science problems: waveform and eye‑diagram analysis, EVM/BER/jitter inference, signal classification, and radar/EW scenario characterization.
• Convert measurement and optimization workflows into agentic AI skills (LLM‑based tooling) so instruments can be operated and results interpreted through AI‑driven pipelines.
• Coordinate with Keysight business units and MLEs to facilitate high‑quality data generation for AI model development.
• Act as a primary customer interface for the AI Development Platform in photonics and A&D engagements, ensuring alignment with user needs and technical requirements.
• Serve as a technical advisor on high‑speed digital, photonics, and radar/EW test technologies across global engagements.
• Lead technical discussions, demonstrations, and proof‑of‑concept initiatives with customers and R&D teams; collaborate with account managers to communicate the value of Keysight's AI solutions.
• Deliver training and ongoing technical support to ensure customer success; build and maintain strategic customer relationships.
• Represent Keysight at industry events and technical forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience, including customer‑facing technical roles.
• Hands‑on expertise with T&M equipment – oscilloscopes, BERTs, AWGs, and/or signal generators/analyzers – including remote programming and test automation (Python, SCPI, PyVISA, IVI; C# and OpenTAP a plus).
• Strong ML engineering skills: Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow, and classical signal processing applied to time‑series, RF, or optical waveform data.
• Solid RF and/or high‑speed digital fundamentals: modulation, EVM, BER, jitter etc.
• Domain depth in at least one of: optical/photonics test (coherent optics, PAM4, TDECQ) or radar/EW (pulse compression, chirps, PRI/PDW analysis, threat simulation).
• Independent professional who works best under broad and general direction.
• Due to this role's exposure to export‑controlled defense technology, candidates must qualify as U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (22 CFR § 120.62).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building LLM‑based agents, tools, or skills (Claude, MCP, or similar) for engineering automation is a strong plus.

California pay range: MIN $143,050- MAX $238,420

Colorado pay range: MIN $132,450- MAX $220,750

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.